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May 13, 2023 • Chuck Doud

Opinion: Mothers know everything

First published in The Tacoma News Tribune, Tacoma on May 13, 1984. You can always tell a mother — but you can’t tell her much....
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March 22, 2023 • Chuck Doud

Opinion: A city worrying about its drunks

First published in The Madera Tribune, on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013. The good people of San Francisco are still scratching their heads over what to...
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February 15, 2023 • Chuck Doud

Opinion: This cat is not a killer, Sizemore

First published in The Madera Tribune on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. The cat who allows us to share her house has been looking over her...
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January 18, 2023 • Chuck Doud

Opinion: No to online Girl Scout cookies

First published in The Madera Tribune on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014. I’m not sure I’ll be buying any Girl Scout cookies online this year. I...
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May 11, 2022 • Chuck Doud

Opinion: Trying to pull off the old hat trick

First published in The Tacoma News Tribune, Tacoma on June 17, 1984. Even though it is not likely to result in my being pictured on...
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April 6, 2022 • Chuck Doud

Opinion: Long-distance calls, now and then

First published in The Madera Tribune on March 16, 2016. I spent some time on the phone Monday with Sophie Reiss, who happened to be...
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March 9, 2022 • Chuck Doud

Opinion: Some people ask why; he asks, why knot?

Originally published March 15, 2007. The big thing in fashion news these days is necktie knots. I’m no slave to fashion (not even a hired...
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July 28, 2021 • Chuck Doud

Opinion: Makeup controversy makes one blush

Original published Saturday, Aug. 7, 2004. Well, now the truth is out — the reason why some legislators, mostly Democrats, are miffed at Gov. Arnold...
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July 14, 2021 • Chuck Doud

Opinion: Verdicts against music thieves prove point

Originally published Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004. Word is that music companies are winning their lawsuits against individuals whom they accuse of illegally downloading music from...
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June 16, 2021 • Chuck Doud

Opinion: Wondering about tolerances for boredom

Originally published Friday, June 18, 2004. Don’t be too surprised if somebody files suit on behalf of spotted owls who live in old-growth timber. The...
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