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The National Guard isn’t the gestapo

The National Guard isn’t the gestapo


Donald Trump’s alleged fascist crackdown is finally here — federal troops are on the streets of major U.S....

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Masonic Rites

Masonic Rites


Last Wednesday afternoon, Mom, my cousin, Ona, and I made our way to Edmond Chapel Church of God in Lyon...

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Zohran Mamdani When Will We Ever Learn?
The two most recent polls — Gotham and Siena — on New York City mayoral race, show Democrat c......

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The Bamboo

The Bamboo


Right now, as I’m writing this, my husband is at the front of our property with a sprayer full of conc...

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Trump is wrong about mail-in voting

Trump is wrong about mail-in voting


President Trump is threatening to wage war on mail-in ballots, and the GOP has to hope he thinks again before...

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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...