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I read the other day that more and more products are getting more and more expensive to purchase, fueling discussion of that dreaded economic word. …
Read moreThe term “civil disobedience” was popularized by Henry David Thoreau in his essay “Resistance to Civil Government,” published posthumously as “Essay on Civil Disobedience” (even if the concept had been in practice long before). Per Merriam-Webster, the term means “refusal to obey governmental demands or commands especially as a nonviolent and usually collective means of forcing concessions from the government.”
Read moreSome of us have seen this horror show before.
Read moreIn all honesty, I’ve never been a big fan of technology, despite some of the advantages and conveniences it has brought to us over time. I’m still not a huge fan of all the gadgets and gizmos we have at our fingertips to make life “easier” and, to some, more enjoyable.
Read moreUnfortunately, we are witnessing the resurgence of autocratic regimes around the world that imperil democracy and the assent of human rights across the globe.
Read moreI’ve written about my brute of a dog, Bear, in this space more than once – claiming that despite all his faults – and there are many – he’s still man’s best friend.
Read moreWhen I was a youngster growing up in Northwest Indiana, I routinely got excited when the first day of school was just around the corner.
Read moreRecently, thousands of Cubans took to the streets throughout the island, demanding an end to the 62-year communist dictatorship while protesting the lack of food, basic services and deteriorating living conditions.
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