Theoretically, institutions are the threads that weave and bind a nation together. Institutions come in many forms. They can be foundational documents, such as constitutions, governing structures, executive and legislative bodies, and systems of justice and courts. Institutions can be based on principles, such as the Bill of Rights, and democratic practices, such as voting; […]
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Lions, and tigers, and bears, Oh my! It’s that time of year again, and in the spirit of Halloween, the Republican Party has trotted out its tired but successful bag of frightening tricks just in time for Election Day. The menu items very rarely change. The themes are always the same. Let’s scare the ****
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One of my favorite quotations is from Harper Lee, who wrote: “To Kill A Mockingbird.” She said, “you can choose your friends, but you sho’ can’t choose your family, and they’re still kin to you no matter whether you acknowledge them or not, and it makes you look right silly when you don’t.” Political parties
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The status of the United States economy looms large as one of the most important personal and political issues before the 2022 elections. The perception of the economy will play a significant role in determining who will represent us in Congress. Unfortunately, much of our perception is based on mythology, misinformation, and lies to our
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Fighting racism and inequality was all the rage in May 2020 when approximately 15 to 20 million Americans took to the streets in at least 200 cities in the United States. Books and videos about anti-racism flew off the shelves, and there was what some observers saw as a seminal moment, a national recognition of
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The current practice of categorizing political groups or ideologies people belong to needs a complete overhaul. We have the Right-Wing versus the Left-Wing, we have Conservatives versus Liberals, and we even have Liberals versus Progressives. Then we debate between those who support capitalism and those who support socialism. Of course, this debate centers around the
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