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Ranger Rick: Social Security neither social nor secure

Many Townbroadcast readers are on Social Security or will be soon. How much do you know about the history of Social Security? President Franklin Roosevelt, a Democrat, introduced the Social…

Editor January 22, 2019

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One Small Voice: Buckle up for a bumpy ride ahead

It is now day 30 of the United States Government shutdown, the big one, the longest in U.S. history, the one for the books, the one they’ll be talking about…

Editor January 20, 2019

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Basura: Do you solemnly swear to tell the truth… ?

Newly-elected Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, AZ-D, was sworn in using a law book, one that contained the US Constitution and the AZ Constitution. Another new person was sworn in on the…

Editor January 19, 2019

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Army Bob: Old white men are new American villains

Toxic masculinity, old white men should just sit down and shut up, male whites are the problem; is that fair? Not in my eyes, but it is in the minds…

Editor January 17, 2019

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Ranger Rick: Armageddon is almost upon us!

I was reading an article today (Monday, Jan. 14) about the caldera under Yellowstone and the uprising of magma slowly coming to the surface. Evidently, there have been more and…

Editor January 15, 2019

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One Small Voice: We made a hell-bound handbasket

Our president, the disreputable Donald J. Trump, says we can call his wall "Peaches" if it makes it easier to approve the 5.7 billion dollars he would like earmarked for…

Editor January 13, 2019

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Yes It Is, It’s True: Globe’s death was slow and painful

"Pay attention... and connect the dots." — My customary advice to anyone who will listen. I am surprised so many are surprised with the demise of the Penasee Globe at…

Editor January 12, 2019

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Basura: Some sordid tales about bad biting doggies

“Owners of dogs will have noticed that, if you provide them with food and water and shelter and affection, they will think you are god. Whereas owners of cats are…

Editor January 11, 2019

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Army Bob: Is Trump causing Democrats to change?

by Robert M. Traxler Has President Donald Trump changed the fundamentals of the Democratic Party? Let’s look at that question. The majority of the liberal or socialist party were against…

Editor January 10, 2019

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Guest column: ‘Rehearsals for Retirement’ by Phil Ochs

by G. W. Faust In 1969 at the ripe old age of 31, folk singer and social activist Phil Ochs released a new album called "Rehearsals for Retirement." Apparently he…

Editor January 8, 2019