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We finally have a third party

LARRY SMITH - November 14, 2024

America’s political system has essentially always been dominated by two parties, long before the Democrats and the Republicans morphed into their current iterations. At...

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What comes next?

LARRY SMITH - November 7, 2024

The American people have spoken. Pulling a Grover Cleveland, Donald Trump was re-elected president of the United States. This election is not just a result;...

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Just tell the truth

LARRY SMITH - November 4, 2024

Recently, two of the nation’s most venerable and well-respected newspapers, The Washington Post and The Los Angeles Times, decided not to endorse a candidate...

Opinion

Scolding Obama

LARRY SMITH - October 29, 2024

Back in 2011, then-President Barack Obama delivered a speech to the Congressional Black Caucus, which had become increasingly critical of him in his second...

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Our climate: Catastrophe, costs and a cry for action

LARRY SMITH - October 17, 2024

It will come as no surprise that we are experiencing unprecedented climatic upheavals in America and across the globe. This is no longer an issue...

Opinion

Thinking long-term

LARRY SMITH - October 10, 2024

In every election cycle, the weight of our decisions at the ballot box are real, but not always as apparent as they should be. Our...

Opinion

Shall we dance: The Veep “Debate”

LARRY SMITH - October 3, 2024

In an era that yearns for authenticity, truth, and political courage, the poignant intonations of The Staples Singers calling for “no more smiling faces...

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Throughout history, irresponsible rhetoric has frequently overshadowed sound reason. Similarly, immediate gratification has often overpowered consideration of long-term consequences. Against this backdrop, some outcomes...

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