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Merkel, Trump at joint press conference

People in G20 countries trust Merkel more than Trump, Pew poll shows
The exceptions were South Africa, India and Russia

Phil Pruitt July 6, 2017

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Contemplative man

Trying to lead a valid life
The toughest obstacle in scaling the mountain toward a valid life, I have come to believe, is that it has become so much of a solo climb in today’s America.

Dick Meyer June 29, 2017

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Trump signs executive orders

Is this the government we deserve?
‘Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get it good and hard,’ H. L. Mencken

Dick Meyer June 22, 2017

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How presidents and Congress wage war may be shifting
Congress may reassert some military authority

Ellen Weiss June 20, 2017

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Van runs over pedestrians

Was that a hate crime or a terrorist attack?
‘Public labeling of mass shooters as terrorists since 9/11 has been anything but consistent.’

Ellen Weiss June 19, 2017

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