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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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Rural America needs better leaders
Trump's multi-billion-dollar farm bailout is a stopgap forced by his own failed policies. Farmers and ranchers deserve a respectable alternative.
Dec 13, 2025
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REX SMITH
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Discomfort rises as empathy seems scarce
We can't let ourselves grow indifferent to outrages and offenses
Dec 6, 2025
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REX SMITH
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November 2025
Murals tell a story that must be preserved
In the face of Trump's reign of destruction, we have a responsibility to save
Nov 22, 2025
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REX SMITH
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What we didn't learn from the 20th president
Imagine if Donald Trump had taken different lessons from Mark Twain
Nov 15, 2025
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REX SMITH
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Giant skeletons and fake balls of string
What do our consumption habits say about America's values these days?
Nov 8, 2025
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On a flight toward failure, or another chance?
Our democracy is imperiled, but capitulation to decline is not inevitable
Nov 1, 2025
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