Talk in the 10
Talk in the 10: ‘Our Seat at the Table’
We thought we had finally won.Sixteen years ago, I was a teenager canvassing door-to-door in Wind River, telling tribal members that our voices finally...
Talk in the 10: ‘More Grit, Less Quit – And a Little More Discretion’
“More Grit Than Quit” reads the billboard greeting southbound drivers on their way into Riverton. It’s a strong slogan—one most of us can get...
Talk in the 10: ‘Don’t like our government leadership? Step up to change it’
As civic-minded people around our state debate the merits or faults of crossover voting, we need to also consider two important factors in deciding...
Talk in the 10: ‘When did Opinions Become Facts?’
In light of ongoing events, we need to step back and review our societal standards. When did someone's opinion become someone's fact? I believe...
Talk in the 10: ‘Are we nuts?’
As a retired Clinical Psychologist who served communities throughout Fremont County for some 40 years, I intended to avoid getting involved in issues that...
Talk in the 10: ‘Is there anyone else out there who’s sick and tired of the dysfunction in American politics today?’
Is there anyone else out there who's sick and tired of the dysfunction in American politics today? Does anyone else think that if politicians...
Talk in the 10: A letter to the Fremont County Library Board members
Dear Library Board members,I am writing after viewing the entire March 4 Board meeting, wherein discussion about children’s access to literature and other library...
Talk in the 10: ‘What is the will of the council?’
Dear Editor: A little history on the working of the city council and why I find local politics so interesting. In about 2003 the city of...
Talk in the 10: ‘The SAVE America Act: Election Security or Voter Suppression?’
The SAVE America Act just passed the U.S. House. Does this bill increase election integrity or suppress eligible voters? Maybe both - but by...
Talk in the 10: ‘Dear Riverton Downtown’
As a frequent visitor from out of state, I have come to truly appreciate the character and charm of your community. One of the...
Talk in the 10: Concerning the vacant lot on E Main Street in Riverton
Dear Editor:The topic of interest was how the city was going to deal with the vacant lot at 422 East Main. When I was with...
Talk in the 10: ‘Local Control Concerns – Proposed District Funding Recommendations’
Dear (House District 18) Representative Scott Heiner (Heiner is the Chairman of the Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration),On behalf of the Fremont County...
Talk in the 10 – A cautionary tale about “cutting just to cut”
Fremont County is large, diverse, and filled with opinions, or “talk in the 10.” “Talk in the 10” is an opportunity for you, our...
Talk in the 10 – Congress speaks clearly: Job Corps is funded, protected, and here to stay
Fremont County is large, diverse, and filled with opinions, or “talk in the 10.” “Talk in the 10” is an opportunity for you, our...
Talk in the 10 – Governor Gordon: ‘Wyoming is not Washington, D. C.’
The making of another biennial budget is now in full swing and many are asking questions about what our state budget should and should...
Talk in the 10: Expired tax credits, skyrocketing insurance
This year, Congress decided to let the tax credits expire that helped make insurance affordable from the federal Healthcare Marketplace. Now, insurance rates in...
Talk in the 10: ‘The View from Behind the Circ Desk’
We see you, Fremont County Library Patrons. We, the librarians, see ALL of you and are here for ALL of you.We see the...
Talk in the 10: ‘Standing for Local Standards and the Protection of Our Children’
I wholeheartedly support the Fremont County Library Board’s decision to separate from the American Library Association (ALA). This move is not an act of...
Talk in the 10: A letter to the Fremont County Library System Board Members
Dear Fremont County Library System Board Members,I am AGAINST your proposed removal of any references to the ALA in the Fremont County Public Library...
Talk in the 10: ‘Riverton crime issues’
Here we are once again talking about an issue that I spent eight years working on as a councilman and then as Mayor. This...