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Americans are owed an answer on President’s mental state

First, whoever escapes from the world’s handling with clean breeches, escapes by miracle! So what does it matter if a madman’s idea of the world was foolish, so long as he’s happy, right? Yes...
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Do you believe in Trump’s America or are you just lying?

So how do you get a whole nation to believe in their government, and even if everyone said they do believe in their governments, how would you know that they’re not just lying. Anyone have an answer for that? Here are some fun facts: In today’s America, evidence shows the super-wealthy have reached levels of near complete control over the political agenda of America’s policy. These people...

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Writer shares his poem called “The Legal Cheat”

Political victories are hard to win, How to do it again, and again? One idea seems too often repeat; What are the ways to legally cheat? Convince the voters elections are fake. Not worth the effort voting would take. Make casting the vote a difficult chore. Require forms; two, three, maybe four. Demand diverse documentation To prove one can vote with justification. Declare ear...

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Free, common, public education is foundation of democracy

I recently attended a music competition at a public school. As I watched brave, beautiful children work together to create amazing music, my eyes welled with tears. The hallways of the school were lined with artwork and school projects and I witnessed the beautiful chaos of parents, students, teachers, bus drivers and volunteers. The excitement was palpable, the camaraderie was delightful. Stuf...

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Build communities to combat epidemic of loneliness

Loneliness and social disconnection have reached epidemic levels. In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General reported that 50% of American adults experience loneliness. This is a serious public health concern. Why does it matter? Chronic loneliness places prolonged stress on body and mind. Its health impact is comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Loneliness raises cortisol levels, increasing the r...

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Offers information for anti-coagulation clinic patients

Preparing and taking my mother to her anti-coagulation clinic appointments was among our most frustrating and stressful events during the 8 years that I provided care for her. She lost her unstable walk completely midway through that time, which made preparations and transport especially difficult. Preparation took at least an hour with the actual appointment taking another half hour. There was at...

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Writer warns that Big Brother is watching you

Last fall, after traveling to Europe, the immigration officer simply asked me to look into the camera, then welcomed me back by name without ever checking my passport. It was quick, friendly and easy. Their system had recognized my face and cleared me for entry in a split second. Anthropic, a leader in AI, has a contract to deliver artificial intelligence to the US government. The Trump adminis...

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