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BAD DAYS

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If you fear we're having a couple of bad years... History says hold that thought. From volcanic winters to cities consumed by firebombs, this video dives into the worst, dumbest, and most terrifying times to be alive in the history of women and mankind. Below is the link that will make you think before you sink into a state of confusion.

GOP’s LONE STAR?

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Will the Lone Star State evolve into the lonely star if this keeps up? Not so fast, amigo. The Republicans are in power. Despite changing demographics, the Republican Party holds a firm grip on the state, with over 18 million registered voters as of 2024.
There are news reports that thousands have already lost power during the ongoing storm.

OWARD 奥沃德 ADELANTE

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We’re living in a noisy world. Group texts, cell phones, constant updates, and somehow, even with all the words swarming around us every day, it can feel empty.

IU vs UM

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There were some torn Loyalties, but by end of the game IA was the winner..
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A ROYAL PAIN

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We are not sure of the exact date, so the middle of this month is a rough estimate. Pain in the butt is a colloquial phrase meaning that something or someone is annoying, troublesome, or a nuisance. This was the preamble to a historical document. Did you know? Answer posted below.

MENTOR & HERO

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Most heroes don’t change history directly. They change the people who do.
POTUS Kennedy didn’t become stronger because President Eisenhower solved a problem. He became stronger because someone he respected refused to reduce him to his worst day. That’s heroism without a spotlight. No medals. No monuments.
Just a human hand on a shoulder saying: Stand back up.

WE ARE ALL LEADERS

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Democracy comes from the Greek and translates to “rule by the people.” In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln captured this essence of democracy in his famous Gettysburg address, upholding a government “of the people by the people and for the people.” Workers make up the vast majority of the people. All we need is digital democracy to save the world order that could turn it into a den of thieves.

THE FUTURE OF NEWS

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We understand both the challenges facing journalism and why our mission and model, which includes a section devoted to local news, is particularly important right now.

JOURNALISM CANT DIE

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Now that Good is dead and the truth is dying, Journalism needs to continue standing; the question is who, if anyone, will finally stand up for the public trust meant to be served. This is not the end of news; it is the bill coming due for years of decisions that treated a civic institution like a disposable asset.

FROM MAGI TO MAGA

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If a lesson of January 6 is that elections can be undone by force, the lesson of Trump v. United States is that accountability can be undone by doctrine. The Court may insist it was protecting the presidency, but the effect was to protect one man. In doing so, it told future presidents exactly how far they can go and how safely.