HOUSE OF MIRRORS

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Welcome to the GOP House of Mirrors a traditional attraction in funfairs carnivals and Washington, DC amusement parks.

The only problem is that the Republicans want to ride for free but never, ever go anywhere, but around in circles.

BANNED BOOKS

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Today, more than ever enduring masterpieces must be read and understood by those concerned with preserving the human spirit.

Classroom censorship laws, like the ones in many states, mean teachers live in fear of crossing an “invisible line” in their classrooms.

As a result, many educators are removing books from their libraries, not engaging in classroom discussion with students—or simply walking away from the profession they love.

AXIS OF EVIL

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U.S. President Bush first identified the Axis of Evil as it referred to Iran, Iraq, and North Korea, but Russia keeps spreading it.

Anyone who follows the news or knows history realizes that when The Reagan-Bush administration broke up the Soviet Union, Russia vowed to destroy the US. The phrase "Axis of Evil" was first used by U.S. President Bush and originally referred to Iran, Iraq, and North Korea. Add Russia as the new cream of the crap. Putin is evil and he controls Trump and Trump controls thr GOP.

MAGICAL REALISM

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Five of the most important Magical Realist Writers with a literary style infused with the fantastical, supernatural, and mythological.

BIG BAD BEN

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Big Ben embodied admirable qualities: initiative, curiosity, self-reliance, diligence, competence, virtue, health, and civic-mindedness.

By following Benjamin Franklin’s model of continuous self-improvement, dedicating myself to my craft, cultivating good habits, managing money wisely, surrounding myself with edifying company, and using my God-given talents for the greater good, I can lead a purposeful and virtuous life.
 

NOT THE ENEMY

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During any conflict, journalists and news media support services are considered civilians under international humanitarian law.

Facilities and equipment utilized for reporting and disseminating news should also be respected as civilian structures. 

A GREAT BOOMER

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I’m a proud boomer and a member of the demographic cohort following the Silent Generation and preceding Generation X, baby!

ELECTRONIC RECORDS DAY

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October 10 is Electronic Records Day and the National Archives has enabled researchers to access federal records with computer applications.

The Federal Records Act of 1950 offers the legal framework for managing federal records, including their creation, upkeep, and disposition. Since the National Archives started collecting electronic data in the 1970s, these records have become invaluable tools for archive research.

PEACE PLEASE

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Positivity is often looked down upon as an irritating personality quirk. However, it’s not what we are, it is something we do.

On this World Mental Health Day, we remind everyone to embrace positivity. “The practice of being or tendency to be positive or optimistic in attitude.”