President Trump is the new captain of what Longfellow called the Ship of State. He tries to turn the federal government around completely – and quickly. Capt. Trump’s moves to reverse course are both bold and dangerous, creating tests that the captain of any huge vessel might encounter by acting abruptly to completely change direction. […]
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Trump’s pardons, sacred Republican and a second Jim Crow
His second inauguration had just occurred and the speeches were barely over when Donald Trump pardoned pretty much all of the Jan. 6 rioters. At the moment, the president continues to enact executive orders, coupled with promises to force Washington to bend to his political will. Given the intense degree of activity and resistance, it […]
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An acronymic cacophony: The rise of the AMA-fueled ASPCA and the demise of the DIY GOP
The political panorama is a WIP, a constant UK torment for the average IRA advocate, IMHO, the GOP is a TBH struggling to adapt to the MAGA agenda, embracing vintage WOKE rhetoric while the DNC is busy chasing KPOI that no one truly fathoms. The FOMO is real. Everyone’s obsessed with the latest ASMR videos […]
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Eating utensils: Dispensing with disposability
Over the years, we have become increasingly accustomed — and conditioned — to eating with single-use plastic forks, knives and spoons when ordering takeout and enjoying ourselves at family celebrations, parties and public events. This practice is inherently unsustainable, so disposable utensils made from organic materials — and thus biodegradable, compostable or even edible — […]
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Letters to the editor: Sanctuary cities; Brunswick digester proposal; tobacco taxes
Defunding sanctuary cities not Executive Branch’s decision A guest columnist has stereotyped so-called “sanctuary cities” as dangerous places, equating their resident aliens with rampant “criminality.” He alleged without any factual basis that such cities are harboring convicted murderers, rapists and kidnappers. He proposes that the federal government should “cripple” sanctuary cities by cutting money to […]
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My magical clay
I wish I had a huge vessel of wondrous, enchanted clay That I could mold into magical things every single day. Like building a world where people never resorted to fray Where kids were never hungry and always could safely play. I’d take great clumps of clay in my hands and make a cabaret Where […]
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Trump extends his control to states
Donald Trump promised that, if elected president, he would make big changes. He claims to keep his promises, and he surely is keeping that one – and fast. He interprets his win as the nation’s endorsement of massive change. The speed and scope of his moves have stunned the country. Among his lightning moves is […]
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Giving Voice: The gift of seeing clearly
Have you ever taken a moment to close your eyes and ask yourself what your life would be like if, when you opened them, everything remained dark? To have your vision gone? How would you navigate your world without sight? I think about this often. As my mother aged, she became legally blind, thanks to […]
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On good sports, Jan. 6 and America’s shame
On Jan. 19, the NFL gave football fans a real treat with two outstanding matchups played in wintry conditions before rabid fans and millions of TV watchers. The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Los Angeles Rams, 28-22, and then the Buffalo Bills outlasted the favored Baltimore Ravens, 27-25. The Ravens-Bills game featured two outstanding quarterbacks: Josh […]
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Learning sustainability from other countries, Part 1
While the political winds in Washington may shift like weather vanes, citizens around the globe remain steadfast in their concern for our shared planet. Meaningful environmental action doesn’t always require government leadership, as we can learn from New Zealand’s Ministry for the Environment. Years ago, they published an inspiring call to action: 21 practical steps […]
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