Donna Kay Smedley writes: I’m sorry, but I find the case of Steve Bannon perplexing. This man has openly scammed Americans, had a part in some capacity of engaging in the 1/6 insurrection, but a judge has allowed him to …
Category: Sustainability
Congrats to Union Workers
It’s so gratifying to see these victories for organized labor. A strong middle class gives back so many gifts to U.S. society, in the form of a stronger democracy, lower crimes rates, and better educational standards. On top of that, …
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The Religious Right Has Some Bad News for Tim McGraw
Well, that’s quite a statement from country music artist Tim McGraw. The problem you face, sir, is that most of your audience, at least insofar as they’re aware of your stance here, is that they consider you a Satanist. From …
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The Role of Work in One’s Life
I have a few reactions to this meme that I hope readers will find meaningful: Work, in the right context, is actually closer to play. I’m reminded of what Dustin Hoffman said, “I’m a horrible vacationer. I look at a …
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We Needn’t Promote Hatred
It’s well-known that millions of Americans spend a great deal of time watching football on television, particularly on Sundays, when most of the professional games are played. Though I was paying only casual attention to yesterday’s contests, I happened to …
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Country Music at a Crossroads
As much as I consider myself a “woke” individual, i.e., one who tries to maintain a sensitive awareness of the needs and well-being of others (aka “courteous” or “well-mannered”), I grant that it’s not for everyone. If the country music …
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Our Most Tragic Losses Don’t Just Happen; They’re Caused
There is no doubt that the level of corruption in American politics makes it difficult for this nation to make progress, and that’s essentially true regardless of what one thinks of whatever the word “progress” means: universal healthcare, quality public …
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Can Young Voters Be Counted Upon?
We all hope that “Gen Z” voters will take the political issues seriously, and get to vote in impressive numbers. The expectation is a reasonable one, as, if they remain on the sidelines, it will be they who will inherit …
The War on Plant-Based Diets
The meme here is illustrative of the level of rank dishonesty to which the beef industry will sink in order to poison your mind against planet-based meats. Of course, all this comes as a horrible insult to the reader’s intelligence, …
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Do Unto Others- The Primary Teaching?
The Golden Rule is a teaching of these religions, though calling it the primary teaching is debatable. For those with monotheistic beliefs, e.g., Christians, Jews, and Muslims, I would argue that the main idea is that the universe and everything …
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