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Some parting thank yous, and some reasons for worry
The Paper’s Columnists

Some parting thank yous, and some reasons for worry

  • By HENRY BEALL For The Paper
  • Aug 16, 2025

In his final column for The Paper, Henry Beall offers some thank yous and raises for causes for alarm. 

Big Beautiful Bill actually a nightmare for America
The Paper’s Columnists

Big Beautiful Bill actually a nightmare for America

  • By HENRY BEALL For The Paper
  • Jul 12, 2025

Columnist Henry Beall gives his opinion of President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill. 

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Mark Walter is the primary of the L.A. Lakers ... or is he?
The Paper’s Columnists

Mark Walter is the primary of the L.A. Lakers ... or is he?

  • By HENRY BEALL For The Paper
  • Jul 5, 2025

Columnist Henry Beall follows the money trail for ownership of several major sports franchises. 

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Democrats cling to 'the center' while losing 'the left'
The Paper’s Columnists

Democrats cling to 'the center' while losing 'the left'

  • By HENRY BEALL For The Paper
  • Jun 14, 2025

Columnist Henry Beall comments on the weakness of the national Democratic Party. 

Freedom grad offers tip for improving your high school experience
The Paper’s Columnists

Freedom grad offers tip for improving your high school experience

  • By HENRY BEALL For The Paper
  • Jun 7, 2025

Recent Freedom High graduate Henry Beall reflects on his high school years and offers tip to improve the high school experience for anyone. 

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Not saying this whole process is rigged, but ...
The Paper’s Columnists

Not saying this whole process is rigged, but ...

  • By HENRY BEALL For The Paper
  • May 17, 2025

Columnist Henry Beall takes a look at the upcoming NBA draft. 

The joys and challenges of AP Literature
The Paper’s Columnists

The joys and challenges of AP Literature

  • By HENRY BEALL For The Paper
  • May 10, 2025

Student columnist Henry Beall reviews the books he read in Tim Fosset's AP Literature class at Freedom High School. 

Letters to the Editor

Creating chaos is not an economic plan

  • Apr 28, 2025

Hats off to the young Mr. Henry Beall for his tariff article. Creating chaos on world markets is neither a plan nor method for encouraging or perpetuating stability for the economy.

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Trust me folks, Trump has absolutely no plan for use of tariffs
The Paper’s Columnists

Trust me folks, Trump has absolutely no plan for use of tariffs

  • By HENRY BEALL For The Paper
  • Apr 26, 2025

Student Columnist Henry Beall says Trump has "no plan" on what to do with tariffs. 

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Who needs book banners when no one uses libraries?
The Paper’s Columnists

Who needs book banners when no one uses libraries?

  • By HENRY BEALL For The Paper
  • Apr 12, 2025

The writer shares his views on the futility of book banning. 

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