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J. Basil Dannebohm

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Washington, D.C.
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Atheism, nationalism, and the conductor of the crazy train.

Atheism, nationalism, and the conductor of the crazy train.

dannebohm.com — What used to be red flags are now celebrated signals. In the 1970s, it was Jonestown. In the 1990s, it was Waco. Today, it is commonplace. We've normalized dysfunction and far too much of American Christianity has assumed the role of conductor on the crazy train.
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Ahead of the midterms, conservative white rural voters hold the upper hand.

Ahead of the midterms, conservative white rural voters hold the upper hand.

dannebohm.com — Between gerrymandering and white rural rage, conservative voters hold the upper hand, often replacing outwardly odious elected officials with insidious ones.
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Oops! Kansas Dems did it again.

Oops! Kansas Dems did it again.

dannebohm.com — There were two candidates in that race who were qualified to take on Senator Roger Marshall. Despite his mysteriously meteoric rise and impressive, albeit interesting fundraising efforts, Rev. Hamilton was not one of them.
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American Christianity is failing the litmus test.

American Christianity is failing the litmus test.

dannebohm.com — If it's true, as the old hymn goes, that they'll know we are Christians by our love, American right-wing Christianity is failing the litmus test. It is written: "Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees, to deprive the poor of their rights and withhold justice from the oppressed of my people, making widows their prey and robbing the orphan."
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Roll up your pant legs, it's about to get deep.

Roll up your pant legs, it's about to get deep.

dannebohm.com — We're in this present mess because too damn many people are too damn lazy when it comes to the democratic process. In the words of the Lorax, "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not."
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What are we to do with church voter guides?

What are we to do with church voter guides?

dannebohm.com — Former state legislator J. Basil Dannebohm writes, "The most efficacious countercultural revolution an individual can wage in a society that embraces anti-intellectualism, information silos, cults of personality, and algorithms, is to think for oneself."
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Signs, symbols, and untimely demise.

Signs, symbols, and untimely demise.

dannebohm.com — The Book of Proverbs tells us, there are seven things that are "detestable" to God: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.
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Trump's latest self-aggrandizement results in 'Code Red' environmental aftermath.

Trump's latest self-aggrandizement results in 'Code Red' environmental aftermath.

dannebohm.com — On July 5th, residents of Washington, DC, experienced the worst air quality of any major city in the world, prompting city officials to issue a Code Red Air Quality Alert, warning that the public may experience health issues. Crews spent the day using long-handled tools and nets to scoop debris and soot from the now-infamous reflecting pool.
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Same ol' circus, yet anything but routine.

Same ol' circus, yet anything but routine.

dannebohm.com — In Washington, those of us who either serve as political consultants or members of the media know a secret many Americans outside the beltway don't: Most days, "47" doesn't show up in the West Wing before 1pm. Probably because he spent the prior night incessantly posting on his ironically named social media platform.
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Trump's birthday is an opportunity for American 'pride.'

Trump's birthday is an opportunity for American 'pride.'

dannebohm.com — As America celebrates its semiquincentennial, our "unequivocally" selfless Commander-in-Chief couldn't think of a more 'fabulous' way to celebrate his birthday, which coincides with Pride Month, than by having a bunch of sweaty, well sculpted, muscle men rolling around on the south lawn of the White House.
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Where anti-intellectualism festers, demagoguery thrives.

Where anti-intellectualism festers, demagoguery thrives.

dannebohm.com — Former Kansas state legislator J. Basil Dannebohm provides an in-depth look at how demagogues leverage anti-intellectualism to erode democracy.
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Thwarted D.C. attack yields 'change for me, but not for thee' response.

Thwarted D.C. attack yields 'change for me, but not for thee' response.

dannebohm.com — Whether or not Saturday's incident at the White House Correspondents Dinner was real or an elaborate orchestration is frankly irrelevant. The fat-cat demand, "change for me, but not for thee" should outrage all of us.
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Breaking down the numbers: Trump's 2027 budget request includes plenty of pain to go around.

Breaking down the numbers: Trump's 2027 budget request includes plenty of pain to go around.

dannebohm.com — Like the "OBBB," Trump's 2027 was written in large part by White House budget director Russell Vought, one of the principal architects of Project 2025. While some Americans might indeed dodge the collateral damage of the "OBBB," odds are you're going to feel some impact of the budget if passed in its present form.
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Keeping Easter alive means embracing the Beatitudes.

Keeping Easter alive means embracing the Beatitudes.

dannebohm.com — For some reason we insist on complicating Jesus. The grave could not contain Him. Yet we have the audacity to be believe that our theology can.
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The real reason for the Iranian strike? Padding political pocketbooks.

The real reason for the Iranian strike? Padding political pocketbooks.

dannebohm.com — President Trump is not without bipartisan support on Capitol Hill for the attack on Iran. Don't be confused. The conflict in Iran is not about peace or security. It's about Israel padding political pocketbooks.
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Statement regarding current Kansas cannabis legislation.

Statement regarding current Kansas cannabis legislation.

dannebohm.com — While I'm honored to be considered a trailblazer who paid a price, nothing would please me more than to see my former Republican colleagues exhibit the same courage as their Commander-in-Chief by standing alongside Rep. Carr and supporting common sense cannabis legislation.
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My 'Emmaus' encounter with the Reverend Jesse Jackson

My 'Emmaus' encounter with the Reverend Jesse Jackson

dannebohm.com — Former Legislator J. Basil Dannebohm writes, "For me, Reverend Jackson's death was personally devastating. Like Jesse, I devoted much of my career to both ministry and public service. We likewise shared some very similar neurological issues. But the connection didn't stop there."
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An American Outbreak: Measles, Influenza, RSV, Covid, and stupidity.

An American Outbreak: Measles, Influenza, RSV, Covid, and stupidity.

dannebohm.com — Last week, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made more than $600 million in cuts to public health grants in Minnesota, California, Illinois, and Colorado. Meanwhile, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz pleaded with the American public to get vaccinated against the measles.
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Someone's bound to get screwed in the latest MAGA 'Minaj' à trois.

Someone's bound to get screwed in the latest MAGA 'Minaj' à trois.

dannebohm.com — Like many other grifters, Minaj hopped on the Trump bandwagon, riding tall in the saddle and making rounds on the Conservative circuit.
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Balance is not 'whataboutism.'

Balance is not 'whataboutism.'

dannebohm.com — There's an old saying among public figures: "Sometimes ya just gotta give the people what they want." J. Basil Dannebohm disagrees. The former legislator writes, "While some people are inebriated by hyperpartisan Kool-Aid, I've heard carefully scripted, albeit tired arguments from both sides and will continue to approach my consulting, columns, and life from the middle.
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The Minneapolis tragedy and ICE: Perspective from the middle.

The Minneapolis tragedy and ICE: Perspective from the middle.

dannebohm.com — J. Basil Dannebohm offers a cogent analysis of the tragic shooting of Renee Nicole Good and ICE operations from an independent perspective.
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True to my word, I even said 'thank you.'

True to my word, I even said 'thank you.'

dannebohm.com — J. Basil Dannebohm writes, "True to my word, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to President Donald Trump for delivering on his promise. Though many Republicans across the country, including state attorneys general and legislators, law enforcement, and members of Congress urged him not to reclassify marijuana, he did it anyway."
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Kindness and compassion are New Years resolutions worth keeping.

Kindness and compassion are New Years resolutions worth keeping.

dannebohm.com — J. Basil Dannebohm reflects on New Years' resolutions, advising readers not to measure a successful one by how much weight they lose or how many books they read. But rather, to measure it by the hearts they've touched, the smiles they've created, and the love they've shared.
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Without local journalism, accountability falters.

Without local journalism, accountability falters.

dannebohm.com — J. Basil Dannebohm writes, "Even though most hometown newspapers face shrinking resources and fewer reporters, they are still capable of serving as the last bastion of local accountability."
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