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The Checkered Past of Public Libraries in America
Libraries weren’t always the wonderful democratic institutions that they are today.
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A Blanket Apology to Everyone on Earth
Please forgive us, individually, even if you cannot forgive us collectively.
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Facts about the Caravan
If you’re going to base your mid term votes on this issue, please at least get your facts straight.
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Flags Scare Me
The first flags were battle standards used during conflict.
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What I Thought America Meant
When I was little, I was taught that I lived in the greatest country in the entire world. I thought we set the best example, and that based on that example, other countries would aspire to be better, and someday the whole world would be just as wonderful as we were. Everyone would be free.…
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Civil Trade War
So now Trump thinks Canada is a security risk? Oh, come on. Those people won’t even jaywalk at an intersection. Seriously. There could be no cars for miles, and they’d still patiently wait for the crossing signal. Trump imposing tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and the European Union is like walking up to your three best…
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Historical Statues: One Solution
At a time when the US seems to be struggling with what to do with its Confederate statues and memorials, I can’t help but remember my trip to Budapest back in 2006. What an amazing city, with a lot of very tragic history. They were occupied by German forces in WWII, forcing them to embrace…
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How Lucky are We?
Can you imagine living in a country where you are in constant fear of having your door kicked in? How about living in a place where your neighbors can and will threaten your life and no one will protect you? Coming from my place of white privilege, I can’t even conceive of an existence in…
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My Daily Homework
Okay, I’ve had it. I’ve decided that I have to do more. I have to speak up and speak out, because this country is circling the drain. So I’ve assigned myself some daily homework. First, I Googled my US Representative and my two Senators for my particular zip code. I wrote down their names and…
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A Message to the World
Hello. I’m an American. Never in my life did I imagine that I would say this, but I am ashamed of the state of my country. I am embarrassed at the face we are currently showing to the world. This is not who we are. Never again will I look at another country and assume…