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Democrats trip on way to nirvana

The past several weeks have not been kind to Democrats, and if they are unable to pass their sweeping domestic legislative agenda, at least in some form, things could go from bad to worse.Ten months into the Biden presidency, Democrats are in a deep funk.For one thing, their poll numbers are ...

The changing seasons of life

Most of us live in a climate that has changing seasons. Depending on your articulation, you may start with spring, then summer, fall, and winter. These four seasons are recognized, celebrated, and denigrated by personal preference. Each season brings with it inherent likes and dislikes. The ...

Domestic violence awareness is critical every month

You may have seen the purple signs cropping up around the area announcing that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, with a phone number that people can call if they are a victim or know someone who is.That there even is a Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a sign of progress. ...

Newspapers make Pa. communities great places to live

National Newspaper Week presents an opportunity to reflect on the value of journalism: an American treasure essential to our way of life.Around the globe and nationwide, across the commonwealth, and in our own backyards, newspaper journalists provide the accurate, fair, timely and thorough ...

Reviving democracy in the classroom

In an essay nine years ago, Eric Liu, a former White House adviser to President Bill Clinton, said that civics – as in high school history and social studies – was “unsexy.”A real turn-off, man.Kids aren’t learning a thing, Liu maintained. Or, they’re not learning whatĢƵ both ...