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Month: August 2014

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State political parties gear up for November

August 29, 2014January 18, 2019 FourthEstate

As November inches ever closer, people are taking the time to consider which candidates are going to get their vote in the upcoming elections. Campaign signs are dotting roadways, political ads are popping up in mailboxes and on TV stations … Continue reading State political parties gear up for November

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The Misguided Musings of Matt Walsh

August 29, 2014January 18, 2019 FourthEstate

I originally began following Matt Walsh on Facebook because I read a blog he wrote to his daughter. It was a beautiful and well-written piece, addressing the sexuality and self-centeredness that so permeates American society. However, as time passed and … Continue reading The Misguided Musings of Matt Walsh

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Pushing a Car in the Rain

August 28, 2014January 18, 2019 FourthEstate

Every Sunday, my family gathers at one of our homes and enjoys a few adult beverages, a hearty lunch and joyous fellowship. This past Sunday, we had met up at my sister’s house and took to lounging by the pool, … Continue reading Pushing a Car in the Rain

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A 21st Century Epidemic

August 21, 2014January 18, 2019 FourthEstate

Amid the recent local uproar concerning cyber bullying, all eyes are finally focused on what is becoming a serious problem facing our youth. When I was young, let’s just say I was an outsider. I had a liver transplant when … Continue reading A 21st Century Epidemic

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Stifle the Press, Trample the Constitution

August 20, 2014January 18, 2019 FourthEstate

The current unrest in Ferguson has all of the talking heads going in different directions. While facts are scarce, we do know a few things: an unarmed teen was shot six times, twice in the head, and protests have ensued … Continue reading Stifle the Press, Trample the Constitution

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Ping-Pong and the Politics of Kindness

August 13, 2014January 18, 2019 FourthEstate

My wife and I have a favorite pastime and one that we observe regularly: each evening, once our daughter is sleeping peacefully, we migrate to our sun room for an adult beverage and a few rousing rounds of ping-pong. There’s … Continue reading Ping-Pong and the Politics of Kindness

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GOP: The Left’s MVP

August 6, 2014January 18, 2019 FourthEstate

As Republican lawmakers gear up to sue President Obama, they’ve seemingly overlooked a few minor details. First and foremost, they are suing the President because they say he overstepped his bounds in regards to changes made to the Affordable Care … Continue reading GOP: The Left’s MVP

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