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The Koch lessons
“Concern for the common good is buried by the greed, deception, secrecy and cunning of a few very…
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How to tolerate other people’s opinions
“Only that humility of our own vulnerability and ignorance can bring us to be tolerant of the views…
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Culture and politics shape race relations
“…we are bound to suffer increasing polarization in our nation that tears at the very fabric of our…
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Why Europe dominated the world
The European attitude of curiosity and adventure drove them to explore and… dominate the globe by the end…
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Political turmoil makes nations stronger
“If we can get through this period of political chaos, we will be a stronger nation with its…
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Russia and U.S. are on the same side of the Middle East coin
“As long as they had a common enemy, attention was focused away from their differences. That no longer…
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Trump supporters still the same | COMMENTARY
“Trump supporters… still strongly support him, even though their expectations have changed enormously.”
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What we can learn from our Canadian neighbors | COMMENTARY
“How much do you know about Canada? If you’re like most Americans, not much.”
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Face your prejudices, open your mind | COMMENTARY
“It’s a healthy experience to interact with others who do not share our religious or political beliefs.”
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Lessons from the Russian Revolution | COMMENTARY
“A lie told often enough becomes the truth.”
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The world’s survival could be at stake | COMMENTARY
While the nation’s and the world’s attention was drawn to the senseless murders in Las Vegas of at…
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Rebellion is as American as apple pie | COMMENTARY
“We need to learn not to let our foes push our country’s hot buttons to divide and conquer…
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Fight for democracy or freedom? | COMMENTARY
“Americans fought to preserve democracy in their revolution. South Africa fought to end oppression.”
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After Zimbabwe, a lesson about loving free speech | COMMENTARY
I was excited about visiting Zimbabwe. I had traveled to South Africa previously to visit my daughter, Betsy,…
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The many meanings and reasons for Confederate Civil War statues | In Focus
A history professor once commented that rarely do the defeated erect statues to their defeats. On a personal…
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Beware the unintended consequences | In Focus
Have you ever done something only to find that your actions caused you unforeseen and unexpected grief? We…
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Trump presidency: an ongoing civics lesson | COMMENTARY
“From a… government instructor’s perspective, our president is a wonderful, nearly-daily lesson in government.”
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When leaders act like spoiled children | COMMENTARY
Have you wondered why Republicans, who fought Obamacare for seven years, are having trouble repealing and replacing Obamacare?
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Young workers face uncertain future | COMMENTARY
“I am concerned about my grandchildren’s futures. You should be, too.”