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Coping with reality by turning away
An impending slow-motion Dust Bowl presents the peril of ignoring risks
Feb 28
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Of bark, bite and lapdogs
Trump's belligerent response to the Supreme Court foreshadows uncertainty ahead
Feb 21
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The buck stops with us
Facing Trump's malevolence, we can't let ourselves be as weak as his enablers
Feb 14
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An abandoned place, a reminder of our impermanence
Lessons to learn from the collapse of a once-thriving civilization
Feb 7
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January 2026
They've got to be carefully taught
Lessons to learn from Muhammad Ali and the tragedy in Minneapolis
Jan 31
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The storm bears down on our democracy
Lessons learned in a blizzard are instructive in the time of Trump
Jan 24
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Subaru could teach Trump about accountability
Why do we expect more of car repair than we do of government leadership?
Jan 17
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Correction to 'Seeing the reality of the tragedy in Minnesota'
A message from The Upstate American
Jan 11
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Seeing the reality of the tragedy in Minnesota
Influenced by perception bias, the president and his supporters miss the truth
Jan 10
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How Costco reveals Trumpism's vulnerability
Being true to your values might be what voters are looking for in 2026
Jan 3
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December 2025
To our readers: We needed a little Christmas
As we eagerly turn the calendar, we wish you all a Happy New Year
Dec 27, 2025
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Where to find comfort from official torment
Our president offers no solace when the nation is in pain. Where do we turn?
Dec 20, 2025
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