11/02/23
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; . . .” So says the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The 14thAmendment [...]
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Posted November 02, 2023in Morain
Posted October 19, 2023in Morain
10/19/23
Not surprisingly, America’s uncertain political situation fosters anxiety among its citizens. And it does the same for citizens of other nations, friend and adversary alike. It unsettles an already fraught [...]
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Posted October 12, 2023in Morain
10/12/23
How long since you’ve read a story from an actual news conference with the United States President or the Iowa Governor? Or since you’ve viewed one on TV? Probably quite [...]
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Posted October 05, 2023in Morain
10/05/23
Congress kicked the can down the road again. But that was better than the alternative. Last Saturday, Sept. 30, the absolute deadline before failure to act would have “shut the [...]
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Posted September 21, 2023in Morain
09/21/23
Republican Speaker of the U.S. House Kevin McCarthy last week announced an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. Democrats should reply, “Bring it on.” It’s no secret how McCarthy’s announcement [...]
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Posted September 14, 2023in Morain
09/14/23
In last week’s column I discussed whether age limits are appropriate for federal officials: the President, members of Congress, and judges. This week it’s term limits: should the nation change [...]
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Posted September 07, 2023in Morain
09/07/23
It’s Labor Day Week; maybe a time to take a break from the regular routine and do a little dreaming. No requirement for actual success of any given suggestion — [...]
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Posted August 31, 2023in Morain
08/31/23
It will all come down to 12 folks shut up in a room by themselves. No observers, no attorneys, no media, no cameras, and no judges present. Former President Donald [...]
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Posted August 24, 2023in Morain
08/24/23
In weeks like this, it’s not hard to recognize that AAC life is certainly more comfortable than BAC life. That’s After Air Conditioning and Before Air Conditioning. The dividing line [...]
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Posted August 18, 2023in Morain
08/18/23
Some inventions blow the mind. Medical science develops wonder drugs and precise instruments that leave us stunned with their diagnostic and curative powers. The harnessing of nuclear power rivals the [...]
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