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                          Gobble up these 14 political cartoons about Thanksgiving

                          Gobble up these 14 political cartoons about Thanksgiving

                            Political cartoonists from across country draw up something special for the holiday

                            Viewpoint: Honoring our moms

                            Viewpoint: Honoring our moms

                              May is Mother’s Day month, and if we are honest, there are not enough days in the year in which to celebrate the influence moms have on our lives. Mother’s Day is a very recent holiday in historical terms. As the April showers turn into May flowers, we remember and honor the contribution of …

                              Editorials

                              Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                              Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                              🎧 The hosts examine how personalized feeds amplify conflict, bury progress and leave citizens exhausted and polarized, reinforcing a distorted picture of society that feels broken and perpetually on edge.

                              McDowell Democrats issue statement about border patrol in NC

                              McDowell Democrats issue statement about border patrol in NC

                              "What we are seeing — far too often — is racialized, aggressive and even violent policing, regardless of immigration status. Being here without documentation is not a violent crime, and those who are undocumented should not be treated like violent criminals."

                              St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                              St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                              Why is Congress protecting untraceable weapons?

                              Be very afraid of Project 2025 | What keeps you up at night? podcast

                              Be very afraid of Project 2025 | What keeps you up at night? podcast

                              In her latest What keeps you up at night? podcast, columnist Lynn Schmidt shares her concerns over Project 2025 and the current state of America's politics. 

                              Columnists

                              Columnist: Easter comes once a year, but we can be compassionate and giving year-round

                              Columnist: Easter comes once a year, but we can be compassionate and giving year-round

                              These four things: struggle, joy, heartache, hope — are elements of the human spirit: the American spirit.

                              Halt the surge in AI data centers with national moratorium | Mitch Jones

                              Halt the surge in AI data centers with national moratorium | Mitch Jones

                              Gasoline prices have increased more than $1 a gallon during the last month, as President Donald Trump’s war with Iran continues. As a result, many consumer staples that rely on diesel-fueled trucks to reach store shelves are more costly. Food prices are climbing, in part due to a logjam of global fertilizer supply -- nearly a third of which depends on the Strait of Hormuz for transit to farmers worldwide.

                              Pausing data centers in US would be gift to China | Donald Kimball

                              Pausing data centers in US would be gift to China | Donald Kimball

                              As the use of artificial intelligence accelerates, several state legislatures and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders are calling for a pause on the development of AI data centers. They worry about lost jobs for working people and the potential dangers of superintelligence.

                              How the White House can cut prices at the pump — and elsewhere | E.J. Antoni

                              How the White House can cut prices at the pump — and elsewhere | E.J. Antoni

                              Gas and diesel prices have soared since the start of the Iran war. But the situation could get worse later this year because of ethanol requirements and problems with fertilizer supply chains.

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                              How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                              How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                              Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

                              Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                              Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                              Affiliate. Learn how to create and use a Solana wallet, stake SOL, swap tokens, bridge assets, and stay secure with Best Wallet’s multi-chain features.

                              Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                              Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                              Affiliate. Learn what a Web3 wallet is, how to set one up, and how to stay safe while exploring DeFi, NFTs, and new crypto coins with beginner‑friendly apps like Best Wallet.​

                              Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                              Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                              Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

                              Letters to the Editor

                              Letter writer remembers Old Fort teacher Sue Glovier as 'kind, considerate and respectful'

                              Letter writer remembers Old Fort teacher Sue Glovier as 'kind, considerate and respectful'

                              "I feel thankful and blessed to have crossed paths with this wonderful lady."

                              Letter to the editor: McDowell's noise ordinance not being enforced

                              Letter to the editor: McDowell's noise ordinance not being enforced

                              Letters to the editor are the opinion of the author.

                              Marion letter writer: We are facing 'nightmare' equivalent to early Nazi terrorism

                              Marion letter writer: We are facing 'nightmare' equivalent to early Nazi terrorism

                              "If you can read the reports from people experiencing the cruelty and evil in their community, and if you can see visual evidence and not feel the pain of others, something is wrong with you."

                              Letter to the editor: Marion resident suffering constant loud noise in neighborhood

                              Letter to the editor: Marion resident suffering constant loud noise in neighborhood

                              Letters to the editor are the opinion of the writer.

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