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Ever since the earliest cave-dwelling humans wandered in search of safe and supportive lands where they could live and feed their families, a rude awakening would sometimes greet them in the form of another clan, showing up at the same cave, at the same time, when there wasn’t enough room to accommodate everyone.
Read moreI think I first saw Disney’s “Bambi” at the Leon Theater in downtown Pleasanton when I was 5 years old or so. Spoiler alert: if you haven’t seen the movie, but plan to, stop reading now. I’ll give you a few moments… Okay – Bambi’s mom is killed by a hunter. Pretty sad, huh?
Read moreWith former President Trump gearing up for another presidential run in 2024 and rumors flying about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis spinning up a campaign of his own, it’s anyone’s guess how the next presidential election is going to play out.
Read moreWe live in a world where “rights”, “choice”, and “freedom” are buzzwords that mean different things depending on who wants them and which ones they want. Nowhere has this become more evident than in the realm of public education.
Read moreDespite our “About This Page” blurb at the top of the page and the giant “Opinion” header floating above all the page’s content, we are still told certain viewpoints do not belong on the opinion page.
Read morePublic support for arming and funding military operations in Ukraine has dropped substantially from a year ago, and public opinion has turned decidedly in favor of non-intervention. A new AP poll shows over half of Americans reject outfitting Ukraine with weapons and sending financial aid to the country, and objection is highest among Republicans.
Read moreWhat if your kids have to grow up without you? Chances that could happen just got a lot better. A terrifying new Fifth Circuit Court decision has just ruled that even if you have a protective order, the man who abused you can still have a gun.
Read moreEarlier this month, Americans reflected on the 20-year anniversary of the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster that took the lives of all seven astronauts on board.
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