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Democratic Socialists are shockingly racist

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The Democratic Socialists of America use people of color as fashion accessories. Sure, they put black or brown faces on ballots, and they talk a big game about racism. But black and brown voters are not choosing their candidates. The DSA national membership chooses, and it is 85% white. Look at the crowds. In October 2019, Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders staged a rally at the Queensbridge housing project, across from Manhattan. Its residents are 47% black, 34% Latino and 10% Asian. News photos showed a nearly unbroken sea of white enthusiasts. The head of the ...

‘Charitable giving’ isn’t what you think

Editorials

I want to start today with a warning about "charitable giving" and end with a primer on wealth inequality. The two are closely related, as I'll explain. We're on the cusp of the biggest gusher of "charitable giving" in history. Beware. We tend to think of "charitable giving" as unambiguously good because we equate "charities" with organizations that help the poor and equate "giving" with generosity. But both assumptions are wrong. In fact, the "giving" is actually a giant tax loophole that provides the super-rich a means of dramatically cutting their tax bills while quietly funding ...

The presidency and perpetual war

Editorials

One of the defining failures of modern American government has been the steady erosion of Congress's constitutional authority over war. The Constitution grants Congress — not the president — the power to declare war. Congress decides to go to war. The president wages it. Over the past several decades, presidents of both major parties have increasingly treated military intervention as an executive prerogative rather than a congressional requirement. The last six presidents have not reflected distinct foreign policy doctrines but a uniparty continuum of executive overreach. While ...

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Jon Meacham, author, historian and news commentator, has said “…many Republicans sold their souls to Donald Trump only to have the check bounce …”.If you’re one of them, send your political contributions to the campaign of any Democratic candidate, not the DNC, and you may help save America from a grasping grifter, liar and criminal. Never has $20 meant so much for so many. — Canfield If you’re helping to clean up the storm damage in Mill Creek Park, know that the director stated they have insurance to cover damages and also reimbursement insurance for expenses. Your ...

Orchids & onions

Editorials

ORCHID: To the 12 residents of Austintown Township who demonstrated commendable civic engagement by submitting letters of interest/applications to become a governing trustee for the community. The recent resignation of Trustee Robert Santos has forced the two remaining township leaders — Monica Deavers and Bruce Shepas — to solicit, review and select his replacement. Given the high quantity and quality of the applicants, that will be no easy feat. Those 12 applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds serve as a model for residents of all communities throughout the Valley to consider ...

Dr. Fauci diary reveals just how highly he feels about himself

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We are born with an ego — from a baby’s first cry to our death. Most can control their ego, protecting themselves and others from harm. Some give it free reign, causing the fallout to be substantial. History is full of people who let their ego get the best of them. Dr. Anthony Fauci, who rose to international fame during the COVID-19 pandemic, fed his ego, causing great harm to others. Thanks to Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul, we can now read the diary Dr. Fauci compiled during that stressful and deadly period. Through more than 1,000 pages, Dr. Fauci, who then headed the ...