Opinion writing is famous for a host of microlabels — columns, editorials, op-eds, guest essays, letters to the editor and even cartoons. While each of these pieces serves a distinct purpose, their ...

In the mid-90s, Ron Howard directed a gritty movie about the inner workings of a daily newspaper. “The Paper” included a memorable rant from the newspaper’s executive editor, played by the actor ...

Okay, I’ll be completely honest with y’all — I have no idea what I’m going to write today. Usually, when I have no idea what to write, I write about writing. And it’s not like the general concept of ...

Today, I'm handing over the reins of my newspaper column to a fascinating and innovative AI language model called ChatGPT. As a writer, I've always been intrigued by the advancements in technology and ...

In his years of writing columns, Jerry Apps says he's learned the power of a story and a way to connect to readers.

Walter Suza of Ames, Iowa, writes frequently on the intersections of spirituality, anti-racism and social justice. It is my dream column. I would have written to say that inside humans’ earliest ...

My first journalism job was long ago, covering events at my high school for the local paper. Writing this column is the second. I've been at it since last April, and that first anniversary has put me ...

After more than 40 years, retired Herald Publisher and Editor Mike Jacobs reflects on the purpose and impact of his weekly column. He spent years raising the understanding and appreciation of birds.

My favorite Tough Love question from the last eight years, the one I (somewhat inexplicably) recall most fondly, was from a woman whose boyfriend was grossed out that she used a pee rag—a.k.a.