Reclaiming the flag on No Kings Day

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Wednesday, 04/06/2025

To the Editor:

June 14 isn't just another date — it's the day we take back what's ours.

You know what's remarkable? They want you to think the American flag belongs to them now. That somehow the stars and stripes became the exclusive property of MAGA rallies and Trump merchandise tables. When did we let that happen? 

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Embrace the ideals America stands for

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Wednesday, 10/07/2024

I know that many people are so upset with the state of politics and division in our country that they struggled with the idea of celebrating the Fourth of July this year. Patriotism is and always has been a slippery and problematic thing. We’ll get back to that. 

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Electoral College’s value is underestimated

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Wednesday, 21/02/2024

In this election year of 2024 I want to discuss two controversial topics: the Electoral College and two-senators-per-state rule. 

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