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Democrats driving religious vote away from party as Trump courts Catholics: ‘Anti-Christian’ party

The Democratic Party is likely pushing away religious voters with "anti-Christian" policies such as abortion and transge...

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Counterpoint: It’s not true that crisis intervention training and regulation haven’t improved

Here’s what you should know about the Minnesota Crisis Intervention Team, which helps train Minneapolis police officer...

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A school for aspiring politicians

In today’s political landscape, it is increasingly challenging to discern the true intentions and qualifications of ou...

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Despair at the futility of our current flood control

Is the Philippines doomed to tremble at the slightest wind? Tropical Storm “Enteng” has affected 2.5 million people,...

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The novice teacher

Teaching is draining. It is unglamorous, an ugly truth. There’s no sugarcoating because it will likely lead to disappo...

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Air National Guard prepares to deploy in KC-46 refueling aircraft's historic operation

The New Hampshire Air National Guard became the first to receive the new KC-46A Pegasus refueling tankers in 2019, and n...

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Many big decisions on the Nov. 5 ballot. Our recommendations can help

From the top of the ticket to municipal ballot measures, California voters face major decisions in the Nov. 5 election t...

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Second Tulsa mayoral forum and City Council candidate event set at TU

The Tulsa World, University of Tulsa, Tulsa Press Club and Tulsa Voter Coalition will sponsor a free public forum to hea...

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'Ready To Start Dialogue If...': Rajnath Singh Lays Out India's Condition For Talks With Pakistan

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said he is ready to start dialogue with Pakistan if it stops supporting t...

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APC Pulls Out Of Anambra LG Election, Files Lawsuit Citing Irregularities

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State has officially pulled out of the upcoming local government election...

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Mark Gongloff: Texas is the new Arizona, and not in a good way

"There are solutions, but they involve political will, foresight and money. Lots and lots of money," Gongloff writes....

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Hoodas used wrestlers like Pandavas did Draupadi, says former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

Former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh accused the Hooda family of Congress of conspiring against him using wrestlers a...

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Your View: Allentown Fair was wrong to allow Nazi symbols in war memorabilia display

Opinion: Within this small section of artifacts, centered prominently at eye level for children, a first- and second-pla...

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Peter Pettit, Francis Agnoli: Harrison Butker is wrong, Jews did not kill Jesus

Although Christianity did not invent anti-Jewish attitudes and bigotry, Christian cultural dominance in the Western worl...

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Erwin Chemerinsky: We’re living under a flawed Constitution. Let’s start fresh and rewrite it

"It would be foolhardy to believe that the United States cannot fall prey to the forces that have ended democracies in m...

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The Welsh first minister who lasted 118 days

First Minister of Wales Vaughan Gething has quit after 118 days in the role following a series of controversies....

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Kennebec Historical Society plans Sept. 18 program

AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Historical Society’s September presentation, “Lydia Maria Child on American Ideals and Demo...

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4-H offers online info session for volunteers Sept. 18, 25

“Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey” will provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth d...

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We need a Conservative revolution, says Tugendhat

The Tory leadership candidate said his party lost people's trust but now had the chance to rethink its offer....

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Labour has decided it's fine to be unpopular right now

In the same way that Labour bosses divided the party's time in opposition into distinct sections - change the party, att...

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Opinion: George Will: How to cause indecent exposure (of their minds) at the Harris-Trump debate

The 90 minutes of dueling sound bites that we dignify as presidential debates are not feasts of reason, but they usefull...

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Editorial: Special session bill finally addresses flaws in our property tax system

House Bill 1001 is the sensible property tax solution we need. Putting an end to our “property tax wars” was a must....

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Opinion: Noah Cohan: New NFL helmet accessory reduces concussions − but are we ready to embrace safety over swag?

With the start of the 2024 football season comes a potential new look for players: Guardian Caps. For the first time, th...

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Opinion: Elizabeth Shackelford: Passing the torch to Kamala Harris could bring needed change to US-Israel policy

For decades, the foundation of U.S. policy toward its closest ally in the Middle East has been unconditional support. A ...

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Ondo 2024: PDP Faults Aiyedatiwa’s Appointment Of 344 Aides

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign Council in Ondo State has described the appointment of 344 aides by Gover...

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Guest opinion: Rick Marshall: Boulder County must enact fire bans quicker

Given that global warming has demonstrated that we can expect more frequent and more intense wildfires, I believe that B...

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Messenger: Refugees who need helping hand find shelter thanks to new St. Louis coalition

Some refugees attracted to St. Louis have fallen through the cracks. New group hopes to help their families thrive....

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Another Voice: Economic realities of NYS climate policies should cause concern

The authors of a recent Another Voice column lament the pace at which New York’s 2019 Climate Act is being implemented...

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The reach of county, state farm bureaus extends beyond ag policy

While farm bureaus across the Midwest lobby for agricultural issues, a seven-month long investigation by the Arnolt Cent...