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Gavin Newsom’s Misguided Redistricting Initiative
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is upset with Texas. There’s a reason he should be up......

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Trump should get his new census — in 2030

Trump should get his new census — in 2030


Trump wants a new census. If, by this, he means a snap-census before the scheduled 2030 survey, he’s demand...

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The Trampoline

The Trampoline


I noticed it last week— rusted with a torn, tattered mat that hung to the ground. Tucked behind our ne...

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An Allegedly Civilized World Genuflects to Hamas
As governments of U.K., Canada and France announce ir intent to recognize a Palestinian......

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Hiroshima

Hiroshima


E v e r y year on my birthday, August 6, I’m reminded of something unner v ing . I was born exactly 20...

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Gerrymander for  Me, but not for Thee

Gerrymander for Me, but not for Thee


Let’s take a tour of the 13th congressional district in Illinois. It starts in East St. Louis and then move...

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Here Comethe Socialists
Here Come Socialists Timing of America’s 250th anniversary next year, 2026, couldn’t be better. I...

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Hamas is to blame for Gaza’s woes

Hamas is to blame for Gaza’s woes


Hamas started a war, rejected a ceasefire and stole and profited from humanitarian aid, and we are supposed t...

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Lima Bean’s Musical Tastes

Lima Bean’s Musical Tastes


We call him the “Lima Bean.” Though our newest grand n e p h e w ’s nickname irritates my 88-year-...

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