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  • Biden’s Agenda of Making America OK Is More Ambitious Than Making America Great Again

    Biden’s Agenda of Making America OK Is More Ambitious Than Making America Great Again

    I’ve noticed when I have conversations with my kids and others about issues such as the $15 minimum wage, the wealth tax, a universal…
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    Tim Libretti, PhD
    Mar 19, 2021
    Biden Won’t Call for Governor Cuomo’s Resignation.

    Biden Won’t Call for Governor Cuomo’s Resignation.

    Unfortunately, his response to the allegations against Cuomo are not surprising.
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    Lauren Elizabeth
    Mar 15, 2021

    The Death of Impeachment?

    The Senate sitting as an impeachment jury is not faring well in the court of public opinion.
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    Steve Russell
    Feb 16, 2021
    The One Question Those Who Want to Re-Open Schools Haven’t Answered

    The One Question Those Who Want to Re-Open Schools Haven’t Answered

    When it comes to teachers, America sure has a love-hate relationship with them.
    Go to the profile of Tim Libretti, PhD
    Tim Libretti, PhD
    Feb 8, 2021
    The West Virginia Project

    The West Virginia Project

    A Chance for President Biden to Deliver a New Reality
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    Kevin Donovan
    Feb 3, 2021
    No, there was No Election Fraud. Yes, we still need to make changes

    No, there was No Election Fraud. Yes, we still need to make changes

    No Evidence of Fraud in 2020
    Go to the profile of Mathew A
    Mathew A
    Jan 27, 2021
    The Missing Republicans

    The Missing Republicans

    The new President of the United States, Joe Biden, says we need to get in harness and pull in the same direction if we want to get…
    Go to the profile of Steve Russell
    Steve Russell
    Jan 24, 2021
    Editor's Picks
    An Open Letter to Police Brutality Protesters

    An Open Letter to Police Brutality Protesters

    A call for reformed activism
    Go to the profile of Jonah Woolley
    Jonah Woolley
    Aug 22, 2020
    A Message to Biden and Harris: Start Governing Now

    A Message to Biden and Harris: Start Governing Now

    Donald Trump appears to be in the “I’m melting!” stage of his presidency, which may soon end with nothing more than a tangled tuft of…
    Go to the profile of Kevin Donovan
    Kevin Donovan
    Aug 11, 2020
    America Post-COVID

    America Post-COVID

    It won’t be the same as before, and that could be good — or not
    Go to the profile of Jan M Flynn
    Jan M Flynn
    Jun 28, 2020
    1 Hopeful Primary Season Lesson

    1 Hopeful Primary Season Lesson

    There are things money can’t buy. Like, the presidential nomination
    Go to the profile of Jan M Flynn
    Jan M Flynn
    Mar 6, 2020
    What If Multi-Payer Is Just Better Than Single-Payer?

    What If Multi-Payer Is Just Better Than Single-Payer?

    According to many other developed countries, hybrid systems do pretty well.
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    Chris Dobro
    Feb 1, 2020
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