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What Kind of Nation Are We?
The murder of Charlie Kirk–gunned down while speaking at Utah Valley University–is another brutal reminder of how political beliefs can metastasize into hatred. On the night of April 4, 1968, after learning that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had been assassinated, Robert F. Kennedy stood on the back of a flatbed truck before a largely African American crowd in Indianapolis...
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September 11, 2025
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“I Choose Joy, Man”
Baseball:  down to the wire – Red Sox – Dodgers – Playoffs – League Pennants? – World Series? I’m a fan of both teams. For...
Strength, Trust and Respect
Returning from summer vacation, the atmosphere in the country, sadly, remains unchanged. While future commentaries will highlight America’s triumphs as well as the times we...
So, How Am I Doing?
One week. That’s the number. Seven days of white-knuckle discipline, staying clear of the Trump vortex that’s worse than any Twilight Zone episode you’ve ever...
Make America Breathe Again
“If destruction be our lot, we must ourselves be its author and finisher.”— Abraham Lincoln The absence of truth at the microphone tells us just...
The Soul of Democracy Hangs by a Thread
That title is not hyperbole —it’s a reflection of a reality too many dismiss as over the top. Democracy depends on reason—on the willingness of...
Justice Isn’t Just a Job—It’s a Duty
“Honesty and Integrity. Our employees adhere to the highest standards of ethical behavior, mindful that, as public servants, we must work to earn the trust...