Every individual has a right to make autonomous decisions

My taxicab driver declared the Democratic vice-presidential pick, Tim Walz, a dud. 'Is Minnesota even in play?' he protested. 'This is about abortion, isn't it?' he asked a bit nervously. He was relieved when I agreed with him.

Unwanted pet presence causes discomfort

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a friend, “Cindy,” who frequently brings her pet to every social gathering we have, whether it’s a dinner party, a movie night or a casual get-together.

Metabolic syndrome is preventable and reversible

Dear Doctors: When you talk about metabolic syndrome, diabetes always gets mentioned. I don’t have diabetes, but my doctor says my lab tests show I do have metabolic syndrome. Can you have that even if you don’t have diabetes? Is there a cure?

Relief coming to a grocery store near you

I’ve long sought ways to help Oklahomans secure healthy, nutritious food at a price they can afford. That’s why I’m so excited for the grocery tax cut to take effect later this month.

Artistic swimming? Give me baseball

Now that Simone Biles and her teammates have bravely redeemed themselves, can we go back to ignoring gymnastics for another four years?

Most important political development

Sometimes – if you focus hard and squint at what is in front of your eyes – future years can be glimpsed in a week’s time.

Partner seeking balance in relationship

DEAR HARRIETTE: How should I handle a situation where my partner’s social media posts about our relationship make me uncomfortable? My fiance is a content creator and frequently posts about our relationship on social media, sharing personal moments and details that I’m not entirely comfortable with. He often posts intimate photos of us together, snippets of our personal conversations and even detailed accounts of our private arguments. Recently, he shared a post celebrating our anniversary with a long, emotional message that included private details about our relationship struggles and how we overcame them.

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