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With Thanksgiving Day dinner in mind, consider what challenges might be aided if we had a real national nutrition policy

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Americans are critical of politicians, but we never hear apologies. Whose fault is that?

Nov 19

Be grateful that the Red Wave washed out, but don't overlook the fight ahead

Nov 12

Political campaigning is relentlessly negative nowadays -- but it was never pleasant

Nov 5

Politicians are ignoring the earth's greatest challenge. Can we force them to confront it?

Oct 29

We'd rather embrace lies than the discomfort of the change that is needed to meet today's challenges

Oct 22

Will voters cast ballots for truth, or will they accept less wholesome options in the marketplace?

Oct 15

Nuclear threats, democracy at risk, economies on the edge: How are we to react?

Oct 8

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