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Biden breaks his promise and pardons his son — yeah, but Trump!

After months of insisting he would not pardon his son Hunter, President Joe Biden did just that — as almost anyone other than left-wing cable news legal analysts and Trump-hating late-night comics expected. In doing so, Biden effectively confirmed the Trump “conspiracy theory” of a ...

How to deal with anxiety

The holiday season is here. People have a lot of anxiety this time of year. Presents to buy and wrap. Gatherings to plan. Travel. Decorating along with all of your everyday activities and work. All these things can cause anxiety. There are many ways to deal with anxiety including: —A HEALTHY ...

Tom Turkey

Growing up on the Maple Hill Farm west of Monroe, we always had a few chickens for eggs, a steer and a pig or two for meat, and, the year I’m thinking of, one tom turkey. I don’t know how we managed to have one turkey, but we did. I think my grandmother gave him to us. We called him ...

Religious choice vs. Christian nationalism

American voters were under a lot of stress leading up to the Nov. 5 presidential election. That stress has continued since Donald Trump received less than 50 percent voter support. Hence, the majority of citizens are not wed to his unending plethora of promises. Research is replete with ...

Let’s make this a season of giving, not hoarding

For as long as we can remember, the end of the calendar year has marked the start of America’s giving season. The holidays that light up our darkest months also invite us to celebrate (and practice!) generosity. Food banks, youth groups, arts and civic organizations, and community service ...

Plant closure gives us an economics lesson

Many people would rather get their teeth drilled than discuss economics. If you are one of them, dial up your dentist, because today’s topic probably will make you uncomfortable. Some politicians like to talk about other countries “stealing” the jobs of American workers. The politicians ...