There is a big farm across the street from my neighborhood. In 2017, the white fence surrounding the farm had a huge "Farmers for Trump” sign on it. In 2020, that sign came down and a “Trump 2020-No More Bullshit” sign went up. Six months ago, a different one appeared: “Good for…
My brother’s babysitter grew up in Central America and immigrated to the United States in the 1980s. She entered legally and, after many years, received…
I recently came across a poll from the Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service that points to a major problem in our politics. While 85…
Back in 2011, I was excited by the prospect that Indiana’s governor, Mitch Daniels, might run for president. I thought he had the right temperament and…
The safety net is an essential part of the American social and economic fabric. We must help our fellow citizens who, because of serious disabilities…
My nine-year-old niece and four-year-old nephew live in New York City. Julia and Alex can't obtain driver’s licenses until they turn sixteen, and they…
There is no getting around the reality of the greenhouse gas effect. Carbon dioxide and methane trap heat; acting like a blanket, they make the earth…
Democratic groups have spent millions of dollars in support of Trump-endorsed, election-denying candidates. According to Annie Linskey of the Washington…
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Letters from a Charlottesville Grocery Store Clerk