‘It’s like a religion.’ Gardening helps ex-offenders start over
Wilmington, Del. (AP) – When Michael Moore was released from prison after serving time for selling drugs, he realized that it was time to make …
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Midterm voting: Stark choice between short-term pain and long-term gain
Even before Bill Clinton’s chief strategist James Carville proclaimed, “It’s the economy, stupid,” in 1991, it was already known that Americans vote their pocketbooks. It …
DeSantis’ White nationalist inspired U.S history lesson: A dangerous snapshot of state-approved discrimination and oppression
The 2022 Midterm elections are almost upon us which means that incumbents and candidates alike are “taking it to the streets.” The tension is in …
Modeling the Spirit of Democracy
Some things are unthinkable—until they happen. For Jamie Raskin, a congressman and father, the first unthinkable thing was the loss of his beloved son Tommy …
January 6th Committee concludes public hearings with a vote to subpoena Donald Trump
In what could be the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol final public hearing last week Chairman …
Ian was latest storm to expose GOP climate change hypocrisy
Cynics will probably say that when it was certain that Hurricane Ian would strike Florida with devastating winds and storm surges, Gov. Ron DeSantis passed …
Game day Hail Mary: Some see prayers key to outcomes
Dolores Mejia thought the Chicago Bears could use a Hail Mary. In fact, she said the prayer several times as she watched the 1986 Super …
The tragic death of Porter Burks compels us all to find a better way
Detroit – The very fervent prayers and thoughts rise up from the community in the recent shooting death of Mr. Porter Burks by members of …
Path to victory in Ukraine runs through Russian puppet Syria
The mass graves and bombed-out cities targeted by Russian forces in Ukraine have shocked the civilized world. But to Syrian war refugees and Syrian-born Americans …
Letter to Editor
Having served on South Florida Water Management District Commissions for 14 consecutive years, I have traveled, as an environmentalist and conservationist, extensively through the 16 …