THE UPSTATE AMERICAN | REX SMITH | Substack

Alongside centuries-old trees, humans may grasp essential humility

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CORRECTED VERSION. There's nothing sensible about the right's fight with socially responsible businesses

Sep 3

There are consequences facing those who mislead, as history shows

Aug 27

Needing to transcend the day's problems, we may be inspired by what's around us.

Aug 20

Superficial marketing has taken over even our most important choices

Aug 13

Cold War sensibilities resonate in light of the Jan. 6 riots and primary results

Aug 6

Today's political disruptions are understandable in the context of the digital revolution's powerful changes

Jul 30

Settling for less may be good for the psyche, but it's bad for the nation

Jul 23

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