Joan Brickner News Today

Columnist Joan Brickner writes, "Hatred and violence are wrong, on the right (as in January 6) or the left."

Alan Julius Peterson writes about columns from Jim Shaw, Scott Hennen, Joan Brickner, Rob Port, Gary Emineth and Ross Nelson published April 30.

Columnist Joan Brickner recalls the violence at the Capitol January 6, 2021.

"We have upgraded gossip and rumor and downgraded expertise and education. It’s a terrible trade," writes Joan Brickner.

In observance of Lent and Black History Month, Columnist Joan Brickner touches on race, religion, acceptance and more.

Maurice Brandt of Custer, S.D. writes about Special Counsel Robert Hur;s report about President Biden mishandling classified documents.

"We could wish that both Biden, 81, and Trump, 77, were younger. But looking at the two candidates, it’s worth noting the main test is not Biden’s memory; it’s ours," writes Joan Brickner.

Columnist Joan Brickner writes about Republicans rejecting border security bill they wanted in order to help Trump's re-election bid.

Differing opinions on politics and education can make connecting with loved ones difficult at times, writes columnist Joan Brickner.

Columnist Joan Brickner writes about people getting their "news" from entertainment sources like television shows and movies.