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America’s elections demand integrity

The cornerstone of a democracy is the people’s right to elect their leaders. It is vital that our elections are safe and secure. Today, the majority of people in our country get their news from social media, primarily Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. They are exposed to a daily dose of hoaxes, rumors, conspiracy theories and misleading news.
2020 can be summed up by its ‘High Anxiety’
“High Anxiety” was the name of a Mel Brooks movie and the title is probably what future historians will use to categorize the year known as 2020.
A winning program for March madness
Brad Luepke is hanging up coaching basketball at St. Paul Lutheran School in Bonduel, and as his assistant, I will, too. I’m writing this for two reasons. First is to thank Brad for the fun ride. Second is to alert any high school in the area that has had the same dismal, depressing ending to their season year after year, you can change that.
Second Amendment protects people’s gun rights
Today, states and cities are passing gun confiscation and red flag laws.
Voting should be made easy for everyone
While being a parent may arguably be the most important role many of us take on, being a good citizen is a close second. Our democracy works best when all who can vote do vote and every vote is tamper-proof and secure. As the history of the United States shows, this was not always the case.
Editor can do his own shopping, thank you
In the novel “1984,” the common theme of the book that kept the characters in fear was the mantra: “Big Brother is watching you.” Fast forward to 2019, and now Big Brother is delivering your groceries — and sticking them in your refrigerator. News broke on Monday that Walmart is expanding its grocery delivery service and offering customers from 1,400 stores the option of unlimited deliveries on groceries for a monthly fee of $12.95 or annual cost
Timing, location of peace talks doomed them from start
This week was the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on America, a dark day that adults in this country remember all too well. This week was also when the president of the United States planned to hold secret meetings with Taliban leaders — a fact the public learned when he tweeted they were now cancelled because a U.S.
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