In the News
Articles on national and international news
With an emphasis on politics
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“A Letter to the Supreme Court”
If Supreme Court Justices are in fact political appointees, what did we think was going to happen? It looks more likely than not that “Roe vs. Wade” will be overturned, or at least dismantled to the point that it becomes ineffectual…
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“Build Back Better”
The “Build Back Better” plan from the Biden Administration is a slow process indeed! It may be time to slow down a bit and acknowledge what has happened thus far. Patience is definitely warranted, as progress that includes big changes…
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“Justice Served?”
Is it now acceptable for a 17-year-old boy to carry an AR-15 into a public setting and shoot people to death? The Kyle Rittenhouse trial and his subsequent acquittal is yet another tragedy all the way around. Not only have innocent…
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“Protect Our Right to Vote”
If you are an American citizen, you have a right to vote. That is what our Constitution says, and it is not open for debate if our democracy is to have any real meaning or structure. The current antics of republican legislatures across…
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“The Afghanistan Conflict”
The oppression and abuse of Afghan women and girls is a tragic reality. Unfortunately, this reality stems from long-standing, ultra-religious conservatism, which is common throughout the Middle East and other parts of…
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“Political Will”
The exercising of “political will” always becomes an issue whenever we enter a new administration, so I thought we would discuss what may be involved this time around. It has never been clearer the need for all branches of government…