August Letters to Jim: Ground Hog Day and Global Warming
Another record-breaking month of heat has passed by and if you have not wilted from it, I have some fan
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Mitch McConnell
Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Death Spells the Death of American Democracy
Let’s be very clear about the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Her death is exactly what the GOP hoped for. Republican leaders waited years for such an opportunity. Master politician and strategist Mitch McConnell has nearly absolute power over the Senate.
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Bernie ends his bid after Wisconsin voters show great courage in primary
This is a bit of a sad day for the Democratic Party. Uplifting for sure, but with a touch of
Read moreMarching women end the week of impeachment formalities
“I solemnly swear that in all things appertaining to the trial of the impeachment of Donald John Trump, President of
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Killing Qasem Soleimani was an act of war
You have to love the irony. Trump orders the assassination of a top Iranian leader, Qasem Soleimani, in Iraq because,
Read moreHouse approves landmark campaign finance, voting rights, ethics reform bill
WASHINGTON – The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives Friday approved a landmark campaign finance, voting rights and ethics reform bill. The measure
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Face palms and subpoenas for the New Year!
Welcome to 2019; it feels like the end is coming. Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren has declared she has started an
Read morePartial government shutdown ensues amid dispute over border wall funding
WASHINGTON — Funding for nine executive departments expired at midnight Friday night while lawmakers worked behind the scenes to come with
Read moreCongressional leaders pay tribute to former President George H.W. Bush
WASHINGTON – Congressional leaders Saturday morning paid tribute to former President George H.W. Bush. “George H.W. Bush was a man for
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McConnell: Kavanaugh accuser has the option to testify privately before Senate panel
WASHINGTON — Christine Blasey Ford has the option of privately testifying before a Senate panel next week about an allegation of sexual
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