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The Sad State of Our Union by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 9, 2024)
The state of our union as a nation is troubling…
Topics: Dysfunctional, Broken Government Policy, Policy Formation Social Issues Unity, Unified


A Fable about Bewilderment by Garrison Keillor


(My World   October 5, 2023)
It's very simple, people. Stupidity is contagious, it makes us dumber, as Ambassador Haley pointed out in the most recent Republican presidential debate…
Topics: Attitudes Beliefs Current Events, News Government Humor News Politics Voting & Elections


Reflections on the State of Our Union by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 8, 2023)
Marked by division, our fragile union needs a revival of psyche and soul…
Topics: Faith Government Politics Relationships Social Issues


Election Day is Chooseday! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 8, 2022)
Election Day is the day we voice our values and influence our future…
Topics: Government Patriotism Politics Values Voting & Elections


Where Will the Political Violence Lead? Look to the 1850s. by Joshua Zeitz / Politico


(My World   November 5, 2022)
In the mid-19th century, a pro-slavery minority — encouraged by lawmakers — used violence to stifle a growing anti-slavery majority. It wasn’t long before the other side embraced force as a necessary response…
Topics: Beliefs Government History News Politics Social Issues Social Movements Values Voting & Elections


Sitting in the Sixth Pew, Brooding on Things by Garrison Keillor


(My World   October 27, 2022)
I thought of my grandpa Denham when I took the train to Washington last week, a city he wanted to see and never did. I go to Washington to remind myself what a beautiful city it is despite the contempt brought upon it by so many elected officials…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight Faith Government Politics Religion


Life versus Love by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 27, 2022)
A Supreme Court ruling has raised the bar of civil discourse…
Topics: Beliefs Civility Communication Dysfunctional, Broken Faith Government News Policy, Policy Formation Politics Prayer Social Issues Social Movements


Who Uses the Social Safety Net? by U.S. Census Bureau staff


(Finance and Legal   May 22, 2021)
While those with a high school diploma or less make up the majority of government assistance recipients, even before COVID one in seven had earned a college degree…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events COVID-19 Education Financial Food & Nuitrition Government Social Services


Liz Cheney's Not Lon Chaney by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 15, 2021)
Why recent events on Capitol Hill resemble a horror show…
Topics: Government News Politics Values Voting & Elections


The Fabric of Democracy by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 6, 2021)
Celebrating the strength of our diversity…
Topics: Character, Integrity Civility Diversity & Pluralism Government Relationships


Inauguration Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 22, 2021)
It's a day of new beginnings…
Topics: COVID-19 Current Events, News Government History Hopes & Dreams News Politics Prayer Racism and Inequality Unity, Unified Values Voting & Elections


You Want Me to Pray for Whom? by James N. Watkins


(Faith   January 20, 2021)
A reminder on this Inauguration Day in the U.S. of the biblical admonition to pray for our leaders…
Topics: Faith Government History Politics Prayer Voting & Elections


The Supremes Have a New Member by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 31, 2020)
Let's hear it for Amy Coney Barret…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment Government History News


Vote or Flip a Coin? by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   October 17, 2020)
How people make decisions…
Topics: Choices and Decision Making Freedom Government Politics Social Issues


Driven Apart by Stu Johnson


(My World   October 10, 2020)
Where and how you get information matters…
Topics: Choices and Decision Making COVID-19 Dysfunctional, Broken Government Internet Media Politics Research Social Issues Social Unrest, Division Technology Values Voting & Elections


Voting Problems by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   October 10, 2020)
Digging into voter registration and election problems…
Topics: COVID-19 Fraud Government News Politics Social Issues Voting & Elections


Constitution Day and the 2020 Census by U.S. Census Bureau staff


(Our World   September 17, 2020)
Marking the beginning, nearing the finish line for this decennial census…
Topics: Demographics Government History Statistics Trends


2020 Census Update Reported by Stu Johnson


(Our World   August 29, 2020)
One month to be counted!…
Topics: COVID-19 Current Events, News Demographics Government News Statistics


Watkins for President 2020 by James N. Watkins


(My World   July 17, 2020)
Throwing his pen in the race with the Tupperware party—'Putting a lid on government'…
Topics: Faith Government Humor Politics Trends Values


The Census is Coming! Reported by Stu Johnson


(My World   March 11, 2020)
Watch your mail for your invitation to participate…
Topics: Demographics Government Research Statistics


Who Conducted the First Census in 1790? submitted by Stu Johnson


(My World   March 10, 2020)
U.S. Marshals overcame hardships and challenges to count 3,929,214 people in a young America…
Topics: Demographics Government History Statistics


Counting Transient People by U.S. Census Bureau staff


(Finance and Legal   March 2, 2020)
How the U.S. Census Bureau counts people living in unconventional places…
Topics: Demographics Government Travel Trends


Democrats, Republicans and Voters by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   February 23, 2020)
Continuing the long tradition of our two party system…
Topics: Government History Politics Voting & Elections


Putting 2020 Census Rumors to Rest Submitted by Stu Johnson


(Our World   February 11, 2020)
How the Census Bureau and its partners will combat the spread of false information…
Topics: Demographics Government Statistics Trust


A House Divided by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 8, 2020)
The state of our nation is not what we're told…
Topics: Dysfunctional, Broken Government History News Politics


Constitution Day and the Census Submitted by Stu Johnson


(My World   September 17, 2019)
It was Hamilton versus Jefferson from the very beginning…
Topics: Demographics Government History Policy, Policy Formation Politics


The Last Candidate Standing by James N. Watkins


(My World   September 1, 2019)
Are you already tired of teh 2020 election?…
Topics: Current Events, News Government Media News Politics Social Issues


A Prayer for Lawmakers by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 23, 2019)
What I prayed at the Washington State Legislature on the eve of Washington's birthday…
Topics: Character, Integrity Faith Freedom God Government Grace Leadership Prayer


Driven Apart or Drawn Together? by Stu Johnson


(My World   November 21, 2018)
Reflections on the state of the nation at the mid-term elections…
Topics: Attitudes Civility Demographics Diversity & Pluralism Faith Government History Media Politics Social Media Technology Trends Trust Voting & Elections


Divided Loyalties by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 10, 2018)
Our right to vote unites us as Americans…
Topics: Diversity & Pluralism Government Politics Unity, Unified Values Voting & Elections


Pray, Vote, Trust by James N. Watkins


(My World   November 6, 2018)
Thoughts on going to the polls in a divided nation…
Topics: Diversity & Pluralism Government Politics Trust Unity, Unified Values Voting & Elections


A Call for Respect by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 4, 2018)
Lessons from the State of the Union
Topics: Character, Integrity Civility Communication Government News Relationships


My Constitution? by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   September 17, 2017)
Today is Constitution Day in the U.S., a good time to reflect on this venerable document…
Topics: Freedom Government History


Praying for a Dictator by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 4, 2017)
Asking God to silence Kim Jong-Un…
Topics: Change Government News Prayer


Hold the Phone by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 21, 2017)
If only The Donald would do just that…
Topics: Communication Government News Politics


Top Ten Ways to Reduce the National Debt by James N. Watkins


(My World   April 24, 2017)
With tongue only partly in cheek
Topics: Financial Government Planning Policy, Policy Formation Politics Trends


Second Thoughts about "America First" by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 4, 2017)
The Bible trumps our President's initiative
Topics: Bible Faith Government


Make the Presidency Great Again! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 28, 2017)
A message to the new Commander in Chief…
Topics: Government History Leadership Politics


Inauguration Day Ponderings by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 20, 2017)
More than a President is called to take an oath…
Topics: Government History Politics Prayer


A Prayer for the President-Elect by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 13, 2016)
A new hymn text to a time-honored tune…
Topics: Change Government Leadership News Politics Prayer


Voting 2016 by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   November 6, 2016)
Taking our duty seriously…
Topics: Government Politics Voting & Elections


Voting Shenanigans by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   October 30, 2016)
Keeping the mischief out of elections…
Topics: Government Politics Voting & Elections


White House Secrets by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   October 23, 2016)
Things might not be what they appear…
Topics: Government History Politics


What If You Were President? by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   October 2, 2016)
Consider the possibilities…if you would you even want the job…
Topics: Government Hopes & Dreams Politics


Polls and Polling by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   September 25, 2016)
The challenges of opinion polls and voting technology…
Topics: Government Research Technology Voting & Elections


Taxation by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   August 28, 2016)
A retiring journalist's list of proliferating taxes…
Topics: Financial Government Policy, Policy Formation Politics Taxes


My Favorite Uncle's Annual Appeal by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 16, 2016)
Why I hate Tax Day…
Topics: Financial Government Holidays Taxes


Amendment XXVIII? by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   August 30, 2015)
Did you know that the last amendment to the U.S. Constitution was in 1992?…
Topics: Government Politics


Undercover Betrayal by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 29, 2012)
Lessons from the Secret Service scanda…
Topics: Government Scandal

Uncle Sam's Spending Problem by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 7, 2011)
Is raising the debt ceiling the best solution?…
Topics: Financial Government Politics

High Touch Security by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 21, 2010)
Can't touch that!…
Topics: Current Events, News Government Safety Travel

Another Peek at the IRS by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   April 5, 2009)
Here is a brief peek at some things your may or may not know…
Topics: Financial Government Taxes