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		<title>Letter: The 250th belongs to the people, not to Trump</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 01:57:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16445-tony-teso-camas-america-250th-july4-opinion-letter-1-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Tony Teso argues the 250th anniversary belongs to workers, immigrants, and dissenters — not any president." decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16445-tony-teso-camas-america-250th-july4-opinion-letter-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16445-tony-teso-camas-america-250th-july4-opinion-letter-1-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16445-tony-teso-camas-america-250th-july4-opinion-letter-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16445-tony-teso-camas-america-250th-july4-opinion-letter-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Large_Clark-County-Today-16445-tony-teso-camas-america-250th-july4-opinion-letter-1.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Tony Teso argues the 250th anniversary belongs to workers, immigrants, and dissenters — not any president.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: Someone explain the Democrat Party to me please</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 23:03:14 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15834-democrat-party-northwest-nonsense-lars-larson-opinion-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Lars Larson criticizes Democrat politicians for shutdown threats, Homeland Security funding refusals, and positions on election laws, housing, and gun rights." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15834-democrat-party-northwest-nonsense-lars-larson-opinion-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15834-democrat-party-northwest-nonsense-lars-larson-opinion-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15834-democrat-party-northwest-nonsense-lars-larson-opinion-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15834-democrat-party-northwest-nonsense-lars-larson-opinion-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15834-democrat-party-northwest-nonsense-lars-larson-opinion.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Lars Larson criticizes Democrat politicians for shutdown threats, Homeland Security funding refusals, and positions on election laws, housing, and gun rights. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: America&#8217;s newest anti-war activist – Joe Kent</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:03:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15764-joe-kent-resignation-opinion-lars-larson-counterterrorism-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Lars Larson criticizes Joe Kent’s resignation from the National Counterterrorism Center over opposition to Iran strikes, questioning Kent’s stance as global threats persist." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15764-joe-kent-resignation-opinion-lars-larson-counterterrorism-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15764-joe-kent-resignation-opinion-lars-larson-counterterrorism-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15764-joe-kent-resignation-opinion-lars-larson-counterterrorism-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15764-joe-kent-resignation-opinion-lars-larson-counterterrorism-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-15764-joe-kent-resignation-opinion-lars-larson-counterterrorism.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Lars Larson criticizes Joe Kent’s resignation from the National Counterterrorism Center over opposition to Iran strikes, questioning Kent’s stance as global threats persist. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: You did it Democrats!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:02:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15108-chad-taylor-portrait-the-chronicle-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="So bravo, Democrats — you saved democracy, all right; you just forgot to save the people living in it." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15108-chad-taylor-portrait-the-chronicle-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15108-chad-taylor-portrait-the-chronicle-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15108-chad-taylor-portrait-the-chronicle-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15108-chad-taylor-portrait-the-chronicle-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15108-chad-taylor-portrait-the-chronicle.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>So bravo, Democrats — you saved democracy, all right; you just forgot to save the people living in it. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: A Commie in Gotham City</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:39:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15060-lars-larson-opinion-commie-in-gotham-city-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Lars Larson’s latest column criticizes Democratic victories across the nation, highlighting what he views as troubling trends in liberal politics from coast to coast." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15060-lars-larson-opinion-commie-in-gotham-city-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15060-lars-larson-opinion-commie-in-gotham-city-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15060-lars-larson-opinion-commie-in-gotham-city-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15060-lars-larson-opinion-commie-in-gotham-city-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Large_Clark-County-Today-15060-lars-larson-opinion-commie-in-gotham-city.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Lars Larson’s latest column criticizes Democratic victories across the nation, highlighting what he views as troubling trends in liberal politics from coast to coast. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Letter: ‘I hope this coming election, the folks that ignore us are voted out’</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 23:40:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-bob-zak-election-frustration-letter-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Clark County resident Bob Zak voices frustration with officials pushing light rail and calls for voters to remove leaders who ignore public opposition." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-bob-zak-election-frustration-letter-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-bob-zak-election-frustration-letter-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-bob-zak-election-frustration-letter-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-bob-zak-election-frustration-letter-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-bob-zak-election-frustration-letter.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Clark County resident Bob Zak voices frustration with officials pushing light rail and calls for voters to remove leaders who ignore public opposition.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Letter: ‘Anyone from the majority party listening?’</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 20:41:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-letter-hb1163-majority-party-zak-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="In a letter to the editor, area resident Bob Zak argues that HB 1163 is unconstitutional and criticizes the legislative majority for supporting it." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-letter-hb1163-majority-party-zak-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-letter-hb1163-majority-party-zak-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-letter-hb1163-majority-party-zak-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-letter-hb1163-majority-party-zak-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-letter-hb1163-majority-party-zak.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>In a letter to the editor, area resident Bob Zak argues that HB 1163 is unconstitutional and criticizes the legislative majority for supporting it.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: ‘Democrat party members here in the Pacific Northwest refuse to let the government enforce federal law and arrest illegal alien law breakers’</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Feb 2025 00:16:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-lars-larson-immigration-opinion-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Lars Larson argues that Pacific Northwest leaders are obstructing federal immigration enforcement and harming public safety." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-lars-larson-immigration-opinion-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-lars-larson-immigration-opinion-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-lars-larson-immigration-opinion-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-lars-larson-immigration-opinion-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-lars-larson-immigration-opinion.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Lars Larson argues that Pacific Northwest leaders are obstructing federal immigration enforcement and harming public safety.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Letter: The origin of ‘The President of Joy’</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2024 23:56:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-Carolyn-Crain-letter-Origin_of_The_President_of_Joy-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Letter: Carolyn Crain reflects on the origins of the term &quot;The President of Joy&quot; and its historical context from WWII." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-Carolyn-Crain-letter-Origin_of_The_President_of_Joy-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-Carolyn-Crain-letter-Origin_of_The_President_of_Joy-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-Carolyn-Crain-letter-Origin_of_The_President_of_Joy-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-Carolyn-Crain-letter-Origin_of_The_President_of_Joy-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-Carolyn-Crain-letter-Origin_of_The_President_of_Joy.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Letter: Carolyn Crain reflects on the origins of the term "The President of Joy" and its historical context from WWII.]]></description>
		
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