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Yes It’s True: Rituals are a force that gives us meaning

I was listening to a radio interview the other day of Sasha Sagan, daughter of the late astronomer and science communicator Carl Sagan, who talked about the significance of rituals…

Editor May 14, 2021

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Army Bob: Must we pay climate science believers?

President Joe Biden has called for zero net carbon emissions by 2030 or 2050, depending, ah… Mr. President sir, humans will not exist in 2030. I am positive our President…

Editor May 13, 2021

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One Small Voice: We must work together to beat fears

by Lynn Mandaville The other day, as I was beginning another day of home schooling my grandsons, their father Randy (my son) firmly told the older one, Jack, that he…

Editor May 12, 2021

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Ranger Rick: Govt. should take away carrot and stick

I was watching one of the political programs Sunday when Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo was asked on "Face the Nation" whether the amount of money people receive because…

Editor May 11, 2021

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Ramblin’ Road: My retail adventure with Clay, age 5

by Phyllis McCrossin I work at a clothing store in a tourist town. We sell T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies and jackets with a variety of South Haven landmarks, plus some uniquely…

Editor May 9, 2021

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Army Bob: Systemic racism arguments seem circular

by Robert M. Traxler So just what is “Systemic Racism?” Glenn Harris, president of Race Forward and publisher of Colorlines, defined it as "the complex interaction of culture, policy and institutions…

Editor May 7, 2021

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Ranger Rick: Hunter Biden has happy, privileged life

When you try to purchase a weapon, you have to make out a form for your background check. It's been some time since I made mine out, but I believe…

Editor May 4, 2021

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Ramblin’ Road: Can’t you buy with cash any more?

by Phyllis McCrossin I think I officially morphed into my parents this weekend, and it all started with a trip to a cell phone store. Now, I realize my parents…

Editor May 3, 2021

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Ranger Rick: Chicago needs some good guys with guns

I love the springtime. The peepers and frogs start peeping, chirping, and croaking. The rabbits are out at night, sparking to make little bunnies. And the nightly and weekend killing…

Editor April 27, 2021

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Army Bob: Hatred of police approaching unsafe levels

by Robert M. Traxler A baby is born, minutes old, the little bundle of joy is coming into the world, loved by its mother, father and family. So wonderful, what…

Editor April 27, 2021