Commentary & Opinion
Immigrants driven from their homes by callous exploitation of Abbott and DeSantis
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Aim of relocation was political gain, not benevolence
Commentary & Opinion
A reflection on success
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I’ve learned this certainty: never lose sight of what’s important to you
Commentary & Opinion
Lacking a conscience, Trump immorally impels the nation’s descent into authoritarianism
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True self-rule requires active participation through education and voting for honorable politicians, not the selfish loudmouth demagogues who lie, intimidate voters, and fail to rein the spread of military weaponry among civilians
Commentary & Opinion
Labor Day is about the struggle to build community
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We should make sure what we buy is produced in this country or in one that protects workers
Commentary & Opinion
The Constitution, like the Bible, is infinitely flexible: manipulated to serve the political needs of the moment
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The law can be just; it can be unjust, but doesn’t need authority of a sanctimonious clique
Commentary & Opinion
General Election ballot presents hope for much needed changes in city government; perhaps specter of issues decided outside of a Council meeting might rest its ugly head in the bone-yard of Open Meeting violations
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More women elected to Council could re-set civility, leave grandstanding at the door, and invite more informed discussion of issues
Commentary & Opinion
The rise of bigotry: hate for the “other” spawns a Fascist’s dream come true
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All Republicans who are responsible for this “banality of evil” do so cloaked in the American flag and carrying their Bibles and crosses
Commentary & Opinion
Overturn of Roe v. Wade: using religious belief to instate inquisitional rule; a minority dictating control of the majority of American women
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Evil loosed by the Supreme Court’s ruling will result in cruel consequences that don’t belong in the democracy of a world-leading nation.
Commentary & Opinion
Gods, Guns, and the GOP
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The GOP platform: Its 275 talking points seem to have been authored by Alex Jones, Steve Bannon, and Rush Limbaugh, with help from Goebbels and Mussolini
Commentary & Opinion
Jan. 6, 2021: The attempted violent dissolution of our duly elected American government by violent “militia” thugs was instigated the former President, his co-conspirators’ goading, and “militia” thugs
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Those who participated are undeniably traitorous enemies within our own borders