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Tennessee’s proposed anti-education bill dead for the year

A bill giving Tennessee public schools the right to refuse enrollment to children without legal immigration status is…

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What’s a fair price for a drug that’s never developed?

By John Stanford This month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will begin meeting with patients who…

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Pope Francis did not miss his opportunity

By Dr. Glenn Mollette Pope Francis’ complete name was Jorge Mario Bergoglio. He was born in 1936 and…

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Hardworking son frustrated by siblings’ free rides from dad

DEAR ABBY: I’m in my early 40s and have been working hard since my mid 20s. I have…

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Impurity twists and distorts

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham Dear Rev. Graham: The obsession with sexual content has become…

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Friend’s pain comes and goes, especially in parking lots

DEAR ABBY: My friend “Alma” has a handicapped parking permit. I never asked her why she has it.…

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Who profits by being envious?

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham Dear Rev. Graham: A conference speaker addressed a large audience…

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Mom devastated by daughter’s intended wedding plans

DEAR ABBY: My oldest daughter, “Alexa,” is breaking my heart. She’s engaged to a nice enough man she’s…

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Democracy or plutocracy? Founding Fathers were wealthy and white

By Lawrence S. Wittner Despite much lofty rhetoric portraying the United States as a democracy (in which the…

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We are called to operate in the spirit of love toward others

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham Dear Rev. Graham: Many people call themselves Christians and hide…