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Defacing America the Beautiful

Last week, in an example of what makes America beautiful, several strangers rushed to the aid of a New York City construction worker trapped in a burning fifth-floor apartment. The rescuers hoisted a ladder up a fire escape and extended it to the smoky window sill...

Capitalism Failed; Cronyism and Corruption Rule

The Washington Post and federal investigators are hounding Robert F. McDonnell, the Republican governor of Virginia, for taking more than $150,000 in cash and gifts from the CEO of Star Scientific, Jonnie R. Williams Sr. Gov. McDonnell, a former businessman himself,...

We Shall Overcome

America’s fortunate workers, those who had Labor Day off, spent the holiday resting and playing, rejoicing and picnicking. Much of that activity occurred in public parks across this nation, places that are community commons, purchased, developed and protected by...
Grading Colleges on Access to the American Dream

Grading Colleges on Access to the American Dream

Right now, eager 18-year-olds from across the country are Tweeting with bravado photos of their newly postered dorm rooms and scanning with private fear their freshmen class schedules. They’re embarking on a journey to capture their piece of the American Dream....

Obamacare Choice: Navigation or Conflagration

So many challenging choices for young people today! And it’s not just between Vine and Instagram. More importantly, it’s between burn-baby-burn and health insurance security. FreedomWorks, a Tea Party don’t-think tank, is urging young adults to be rebels with a...

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