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January 6 hearings are no Watergate

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I was 11 during the summer of 1973 when the Watergate hearings were televised. The memory is still very clear in my mind, and it was a watershed moment for a young girl who thought her country was perfect. It clearly wasn’t.

Much admiration for local little leaguers and their coaches

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Having covered sports for the better part of three decades I have rubbed elbows with professional superstars, chatted with burgeoning college players and high school athletes from all walks of life.

Stranger Things, Metallica and the ugly practice of gatekeeping

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I’m not particularly good at following the ups and downs of trends and fashions in today’s ever-changing pop culture landscape.

Biden’s trip to Saudi Arabia gains nothing

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Last week the President of the United States made a trip to Israel and then boarded Air Force One and flew directly to Saudi Arabia. Our president, the commander in chief of the most powerful country in the world, was on a mission to persuade the Saudi Arabian government to increase the output of the main component of its gross domestic product, crude oil.

Teens not working doesn’t work for America

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Here’s a trend that may not bode well for the future of our country: According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 40% of 16-to 19-year-olds have summer jobs — down from 75% of teens a generation ago.

Who will put out the fire between the city, parish?

Dear Editor:

Day trip to heaven conjures life at its best

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I revisited heaven last weekend. It had changed.

Trump 2024 too risky for Republican party

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Donald Trump is out there speaking and drawing fired-up crowds in places like Illinois.

Risking death for an awesome selfie?

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“U.S. tourist falls into Mount Vesuvius crater after taking selfie.”

Parents yelling into a hurricane

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Q: How can I explain to my kids, ages 6 and 9, that “fair” and “equally” are not the same. They complain constantly that I’m not fair. What they mean is I don’t treat them the same.