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In 2000, he signed a deal with Donrey Media Group, now known as Stephens Media, and wrote for them for 11 years. He rejoined Arkansas Democrat-Gazette as a columnist on Oct. 24, 2011. You can read his blog at: http://brummett.arkansasonline.com/ Latest Stories Subscriber Exclusive OPINION | JOHN BRUMMETT: What’s a little libel? State Sen. Bart Hester stands sued for libel, which requires proof of malicious intent to harm, which requires thought by the accused, which is to Hester’s adv… by John Brummett May 14, 2024 Subscriber Exclusive OPINION | JOHN BRUMMETT: Stormy weather in court It happened again. The discussion at the weekly class on political news in the lifelong learning program called LifeQuest became richly topical and instructive. by John Brummett May 12, 2024 Subscriber Exclusive OPINION | JOHN BRUMMETT: Seeing both sides not weak Issues seem so simple and absolute for Tom Cotton. I don’t envy him. by John Brummett May 9, 2024 Subscriber Exclusive OPINION | JOHN BRUMMETT: Sometimes, it’s just not funny To give credit where due, it all began with Sarah Palin, Tina Fey and Al Franken in 2008. That’s when the political figure and the satirical comic became the s… by John Brummett May 8, 2024 Subscriber Exclusive OPINION | JOHN BRUMMETT: Cynics, cowards and politics Gov. Sarah Sanders played the cynically irrelevant card last week. Her liberal Democratic resisters played the fearfully evasive one in response. Everyone play… by John Brummett May 7, 2024 Subscriber Exclusive OPINION | JOHN BRUMMETT: Where the crisis lies An interesting and telling thing happened early in my 40-minute telephone interview last week with Tim Alberta. We were visiting in advance of his appearance T… by John Brummett May 5, 2024 Subscriber Exclusive OPINION | JOHN BRUMMETT: The quiet part, out loud This is about a massive one-two punch. First he gets elected. Then he lets loose as himself. by John Brummett May 2, 2024 Subscriber Exclusive OPINION | JOHN BRUMMETT: Lessons from David Pryor It’s a bit like saying Patrick Mahomes had a bad game when he passed for 250 yards and two touchdowns. by John Brummett May 1, 2024 Subscriber Exclusive OPINION | JOHN BRUMMETT: Another Sarah scandal? "The moral gymnastics required from Arkansas Democrats to be scandalized by Sarah Huckabee Sanders while fondly remembering the Clinton years is next level."… by John Brummett April 30, 2024 Subscriber Exclusive OPINION | JOHN BRUMMETT: Bubba holds forth Some smart-aleck put in a letter to the editor the other day that I’d written something he liked and somehow managed to do so without consulting Bubba McCoy. by John Brummett April 28, 2024 Read More Advertisement Advertisement Upcoming Events News Today’s Paper Subscribe Email Newsletters Arkansas News Election Voter Guide Politics Education Crime LEARNS Guide Business Religion Pine Bluff Commercial Immanuel Baptist Church Obituaries Archives Nation & World Weather Sports All Sports Razorbacks Recruiting Columns Wally Hall Columns UALR UCA ASU UAPB Outdoors High School Betting Horse Racing NASCAR LR Marathon Opinion All Columns Columnists Editorials Rex Nelson John Brummett Brenda Looper Philip Martin Robert Steinbuch Mike Masterson Letters to the Editor Features Lifestyle Religion Cooking Plan it Janet High Profile Food & Dining Music Movies Televison Events Calendar Submit an event Postcard Past GAME: Guess the word from clues Weddings Media Photo Galleries Videos Arkansas 360 Daily Photos Podcasts Puzzles & Games Marketplace Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate Legal Notices Ads/Coupons Legal Notices Archive Extras Subscribe! 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