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Let MAGA be the extremists. For Democrats to win, no weird stuff | Opinion

Let MAGA be the extremists. For Democrats to win, no weird stuff | Opinion

The State — Donald Trump has bullied the GOP into unpopular policies that hurt the American people. The Democrats need more leaders like Tim Walz. | Opinion
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A reboot of TV's 'The West Wing' would educate and inspire

A reboot of TV's 'The West Wing' would educate and inspire

The Desert Sun (Palm Springs, CA) — Columnist Jordan Barkin describes how 'The West Wing's' characters exemplify characteristics of compelling politicians.
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Democratic National Convention showed a greater link to past than RNC

Democratic National Convention showed a greater link to past than RNC

The Desert Sun (Palm Springs, CA) — Jordan Barkin contextualizes this year's Democratic National Convention.
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Democratic National Convention showed a greater link to past than RNC

Democratic National Convention showed a greater link to past than RNC

The Desert Sun (Palm Springs, CA) — Jordan Barkin contextualizes this year's Democratic National Convention.
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President Joe Biden showed sacrifice and maturity by declining to run again

President Joe Biden showed sacrifice and maturity by declining to run again

The Desert Sun (Palm Springs, CA) — Jordan Barkin contextualizes President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the presidential race.
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When AR-style rifle winds up in the wrong hands, tragedy follows

When AR-style rifle winds up in the wrong hands, tragedy follows

The Greenville News — Columnist says U.S. needs to act to stop shootings using AR-style rifles, the latest of which is assassination attempt against Donald Trump.
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JD Vance's appeal doesn't swing beyond Ohio. How on Earth will he help Trump win election?

JD Vance's appeal doesn't swing beyond Ohio. How on Earth will he help Trump win election?

USA Today — Opinion: Ohio MAGA loves JD Vance - but Donald Trump already had them in the bag.
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JD Vance's appeal doesn't swing beyond Ohio. How on Earth will he help Trump win election?

JD Vance's appeal doesn't swing beyond Ohio. How on Earth will he help Trump win election?

USA Today — Opinion: Ohio MAGA loves JD Vance - but Donald Trump already had them in the bag.
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I rarely agree with Josh Hawley, but he told the honest truth about Boeing's CEO | Opinion

I rarely agree with Josh Hawley, but he told the honest truth about Boeing's CEO | Opinion

Kansas City Star — Dave Calhoun told a U.S. Senate subcommittee he's proud of the airplane manufacturer safety record, despite recent high-profile accidents.
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Opinion: Playing with migrants' lives is inappropriate

Opinion: Playing with migrants' lives is inappropriate

Asheville Citizen Times — On Christmas Eve, busloads of impoverished migrants arrived in Washington, D.C. These men, women, and children were abandoned near the Naval Observatory, residence of the vice president. The caravan was sent from Texas by Gov. Greg Abbott (R) as a publicity stunt to highlight the burden that immigrants supposedly impose on border states.
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This Labor Day, support tech programs, community colleges

This Labor Day, support tech programs, community colleges

Palm Beach Post — Labor Day was founded in the 1880's to celebrate the social and economic achievements of American workers. Today, leaders from both parties agree that those individuals who provide goods and services provide value and deserve support. For those who work with their hands - either in a factory or on-site - gaining specialized skills is key.
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This Labor Day, support tech programs, community colleges

This Labor Day, support tech programs, community colleges

The Ledger — Labor Day was founded in the 1880's to celebrate the social and economic achievements of American workers. Today, leaders from both parties agree that those individuals who provide goods and services provide value and deserve support. For those who work with their hands - either in a factory or on-site - gaining specialized skills is key.
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Norman Lear turned 99, and his thoughtful work has stood the test of time

Norman Lear turned 99, and his thoughtful work has stood the test of time

Jerusalem Post — Columnists and reporters are a hard lot to keep happy, trust me. My colleagues and I have long-term memories, assisted by Internet archives. If you produced or directed an insensitive television episode 30 years ago, we'll remember. And our hindsight is 20/20, so we may find a work that was lauded as progressive 30 years ago inadequate by today's "woke" standards.
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Opinion: Paul Ryan could restore sanity to the Republican Party

Opinion: Paul Ryan could restore sanity to the Republican Party

The Greenville News — Columnist Jordan Barkin writes, "Paul Ryan's absence from the daily fracas of the Covid era also enabled him to avoid the culture wars that both the left and right have engaged in. As a result, the economics major seems above the fray."
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Ex-House speaker Paul Ryan could restore Republican Party sanity -opinion

Ex-House speaker Paul Ryan could restore Republican Party sanity -opinion

Jerusalem Post — There is buzz surrounding former House speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin). The venerable conservative columnist George Will, in The Washington Post on June 9, lauded Ryan's "seriousness about policies for economic dynamism and a sustainable safety net of entitlements." The month prior, on May 27, Ryan spoke at the Reagan Presidential Library's exclusive Time for Choosing Speaker Series.
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Will Cancel Culture Lead to the End of Insensitive TV Characters? (Guest Blog)

Will Cancel Culture Lead to the End of Insensitive TV Characters? (Guest Blog)

The Wrap — When the skilled dramatic actor Caroll O'Connor took a comedic turn as Archie Bunker in "All in the Family" in 1971, critics noticed the layered performance. Looking back decades later, Ronald Brownstein wrote in The Atlantic: "'All in the Family' commanded national attention to a degree almost impossible to imagine in today's fractionated entertainment landscape.
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Will Cancel Culture Lead to the End of Insensitive TV Characters? (Guest Blog) - IMDb

Will Cancel Culture Lead to the End of Insensitive TV Characters? (Guest Blog) - IMDb

m.imdb.com — When the skilled dramatic actor Caroll O'Connor took a comedic turn as Archie Bunker in " All in the Family" in 1971, critics noticed the layered performance. Looking back decades later, Ronald Brownstein wrote in The Atlantic: "' All in the Family' commanded national attention to a degree almost impossible to imagine in today's fractionated entertainment landscape.
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Will Cancel Culture Lead to the End of Insensitive TV Characters? (Guest Blog)

Will Cancel Culture Lead to the End of Insensitive TV Characters? (Guest Blog)

yahoo.com — When the skilled dramatic actor Caroll O'Connor took a comedic turn as Archie Bunker in "All in the Family" in 1971, critics noticed the layered performance. Looking back decades later, Ronald Brownstein wrote in The Atlantic: "'All in the Family' commanded national attention to a degree almost impossible to imagine in today's fractionated entertainment landscape.
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The Greenville News

The Greenville News

google.com — Opinion: Getting a gun, getting life insurance: Which is harder?
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The Greenville News

The Greenville News

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Opinion: South Carolina's proposed firing squads are cruel and unusual

Opinion: South Carolina's proposed firing squads are cruel and unusual

The Herald-Journal (Gannett) — South Carolina will soon become the fourth state to allow firing squads for capital punishment. SC Bill 200 has been approved by the South Carolina House and state Senate, and awaits the signature of Gov. Henry McMaster.
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When you enjoy Oscar night, America wins

When you enjoy Oscar night, America wins

USA Today — Runway fashions, gleaming smiles, movie buzz. The 93rd Academy Awards, airing Sunday, will have the haute couture and stars du jour that we have come to expect, despite its modified format. Despite COVID, it's okay to enjoy fashion and to celebrate the film industry.
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When you enjoy Oscar night, America wins

When you enjoy Oscar night, America wins

Yahoo Lifestyle / USA Today — Runway fashions, gleaming smiles, movie buzz. The 93rd Academy Awards, airing Sunday, will have the haute couture and stars du jour that we have come to expect, despite its modified format. Despite COVID, it's okay to enjoy fashion and to celebrate the film industry.
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After Capitol riot, Remove Trump with 25th Amendment | Barkin

After Capitol riot, Remove Trump with 25th Amendment | Barkin

google.com — On the afternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 6, President Trump told his supporters at a Washington, D.C., rally, "We will never give up. We will never concede." He encouraged the throng to march to Capitol Hill to contest the results of the presidential election, even though he clearly lost both the popular and electoral votes.
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