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  June 2017

Trump’s Budget Dumps on the Struggling

by Bob Schober

This section is devoted to studying the local impacts of specific issues the Trump Administration or Republican Congress will propose. “Words may show a man’s wit, but actions his meaning.” — Benjamin Franklin “Actions speak louder than words. Words cost … Continue reading →

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  May 2017

Climate Facts Trump You Know Who

by Bob Schober

A scientific truth does not triumph by convincing its opponents and making them see the light, but rather because its opponents eventually die and a new generation grows up that is familiar with it. Max Planck, physicist “I’m not a … Continue reading →

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  April 2017

Deportation, Here and Now

by Bob Schober

I’ll never understand how destroying families through deportation benefits our society. How we treat the undocumented says a great deal about us as a people and whether or not we’ll continue to fulfill the fundamental American promise of equality and … Continue reading →

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  March 2017

Truth Matters

by Lyle Harris Sr.

Lies are destructive to democracy. In the short time Donald Trump has been president, he and his aides have made a deliberate attack on fact, truth and honesty. The distortions and outright lies have been legion, and they are challenging … Continue reading →

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