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Sep 17, 2024

Deleted Dignity, Another ‘Teachable Moment’

Perhaps one has heard the term “teachable moment” in recent years. It is a way of framing or reframing a mistake or misfortune into a learning opportunity or chance for growth.  I recently watched vice presidential candidate Tim Walz speak at the Democratic National Convention. And I got emotional when...
Aug 20, 2024

Homeless From Hedge Funds

Today, a person who works full-time and earns a minimum wage cannot afford a safe place to live almost...
Aug 13, 2024

Freedom of Information Act for the Win

As a guy whose maternal grandfather was a snitch for the U.S. military and the FBI, I have always...
Jul 30, 2024

Antimicrobial Resistance: Climate change spurs drug-resistant infections

The extreme heat that recently blanketed the United States is a clear sign of climate change. But rising temperatures...
Jul 23, 2024

Justice for Victims

Private forensic companies help law enforcement Since 1965, nearly 350,000 murder and manslaughter cases have remained unsolved, while as many...
Jul 16, 2024

Making Change: Denominations of choice

It has been a long time since Americans got out of our election system, what we need to preserve...
Jul 9, 2024

En Garde: Bully pulpits face off

It’s the morning after the so-called first “debate” between a frail-appearing, stuttering President Biden and a railing, ranting former...
Jul 2, 2024

Born on the Faux Pas of July

When I met Ron Kovic In one of my more embarrassing literary moments, Eugene Ruggles, a lauded local poet who...
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