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.... But the stain of these dark-money flyers that invade our mailboxes will hang over us. Eight days before the Nov. 3 General Election I received in our mailbox 4 fliers about candidates for the …

When you go into the voting booth on Tuesday - if you have not already participated in early voting - no one will step in there with you. Oh, sure, you might be under the watchful eye of poll …

Editor, What can we expect following the Tuesday, November 3rd, elections should the Democrats regain control of the United States House of Representatives, the United States Senate, or both? …

I think the Clinton City Council made a major mistake at its most recent meeting, when it emerged from a closed session and passed an ordinance on first reading. An ordinance that was not on its …

I’m no math whiz; but I’m pretty sure The White House is trying to tell us (in the graphic attached) that 9 of these 12 people, who are alleged to have committed election fraud, are Honest to …

How soon they forget. For the price of a gold card you, too, can be an American citizen. And, like many a billionaire and other notorious creatures, for just a little more, you can be a Dual …

During last year’s interruption in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, commonly known as food stamps, I was given the names of more than 100 people who would go without food if we …

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the country’s economic center of gravity continues to move south. My new report, Accelerating South , captures the scale of that shift: …

When the Declaration of Independence was signed 250 years ago, newspapers throughout the colonies shared the life-changing news with their readers.   With all of the enormous changes in …

So, as I reflect on the fact that, yesterday, I turned 73 years old a few thoughts come to mind, in no particular order: I’m going to be $5,000 richer when MAGA retains control of the U.S. …

Take President Donald Trump at his word – act like he’s on the ballot during the midterm elections.   It will help America become stronger. If people remember that he’s on the ballot …

Those words are the title of a popular folk song of the 1960’s. Two musical groups made separate recordings of this song; Peter, Paul, and Mary and the Kingston Trio. The lyrics proclaimed a cycle …

With tactics reminiscent of the round-ups of Jews, Roma, and gays in Nazi Germany, Immigrant Cruelty Enforcers (ICE) are snatching green card holders, undocumented workers, and longtime residents …

Every two years, Labor Day welcomes the traditional start of the political campaigning season.  This year’s, in a simple word, will be a humdinger. Republicans in South Carolina will do …

A farmer who spreads fertilizer expects it will nourish the soil, not contaminate livestock, crops and water — endangering family members, consumers and neighbors.  Yet across the country …

Data Centers Done Right Can Drive Grid Modernization and Energy Affordability   You have no doubt heard that the rising cost of energy is being driven by data centers.   …

Some were quick to dismiss California Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent visit to Laurens County, arguing that it made no political sense for a Democrat to speak in a place that handed Donald Trump …

An officer of the State Highway Patrol radios in to the dispatcher, “In pursuit of suspect now on interstate highway.” A motivational speaker addresses the collegiate graduating class, “Pursue …

It’s a cool Tuesday night in Columbia, and fans of the Minor League Baseball team the Columbia Fireflies are letting an opposing batter named Marcos Torres hear it. “Marco!” one fan calls. …

When we want to believe a “truth” we can deceive ourselves better than any con-man can. We want to believe in the America of the dream. We want to tell our kids America is great. We want it so …

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