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A Fine Night in York Pennsylvanie by Garrison Keillor


(September 26, 2024)
Pennsylvania is in a tough spot, as a big swing state. . . whhen the state is called, the side it votes for will figure, 'Well of course, but why such a narrow margin' and the other side will despise them and never buy another Hershey's bar…
Topics: Attitudes Communication Contemplation, Insight Humor Music Patriotism Politics Unity, Unified Volunteer Voting & Elections


What Would Jesus Say to a Church Divided by Politics? by James N. Watkins


(September 13, 2024)
Jim first posted this in October 2020, but the message remains just as relevant today…
Topics: Bible Civility Communication Dysfunctional, Broken Faith Politics Religion


Looking Ahead Down the Road a Ways by Garrison Keillor


(August 29, 2024)
And then, once more, America will need to deal with the delicate issue of what to do with historical relics from shameful periods of the past…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight Government History Humor Politics


The Week We Drifted Down the Niagra River by Garrison Keillor


(July 11, 2024)
I am grateful, at 82, to have seen a great period of American history, of advances in science and technology and the idea of equality under the law, a heroic age when 'all men are created equal'…
Topics: Civility Contemplation, Insight Current Events, News Disaster History News Politics Social Issues Social Unrest, Division Voting & Elections


My Take on the Question, So You Won't Have to Wait by Garrison Keillor


(July 4, 2024)
The country is in a crazy place right now and if you love your country, you know this…
Topics: Beliefs Current Events, News Government History Humor News Politics Social Unrest, Division Voting & Elections


The Un-tied States of America by James N. Watkins


(June 7, 2024)
In light of former president Donald Trump’s conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records to sway the 2016 election, the States of America are even more Un-tied then when this post was published in December 2016…
Topics: Civility Dysfunctional, Broken Government History Humor Politics


It's Democracy, Folks, Learn to Love It! by Garrison Keillor


(March 7, 2024)
Politics is not an orderly business like cosmetic dentistry or carpentry, it is more like pond hockey or maybe a conclave of sociopaths or an ostrich jubilee, and the messiness can drive you crazy…
Topics: Civility Communication Contemplation, Insight Diversity & Pluralism Politics Social Issues


A Fable about Bewilderment by Garrison Keillor


(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


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


(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


My Thoughts After Being Cut Down by a Tree by Garrison Keillor


(November 3, 2022)
Everyone has disappointments and worries about the future and sometimes a person can imagine the country is about to crack at the seams…
Topics: Attitudes Beliefs Contemplation, Insight Current Events, News News Politics Social Issues


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


(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


Why I'm Not Running for Anything Whatsoever by Garrison Keillor


(February 21, 2022)
I want someone to be elected president who doesn’t remember the era of doo-wop and long-distance phone calls…
Topics: Holidays Humor Politics Popular Culture Voting & Elections


The Strain of Polarization by James N. Watkins


(November 14, 2020)
What happens when there is no middle ground…
Topics: Beliefs Civility Language, Meaning Politics Relationships Social Issues Unity, Unified Voting & Elections


Divided by Politics by James N. Watkins


(October 30, 2020)
What would Jesus say to a Church divided by politics?…
Topics: Christian Life Civility Current Events, News Dysfunctional, Broken Jesus Politics Religion Social Issues Voting & Elections


Taking the Election Personally by George Garrison


(October 29, 2020)
A call for humility and grace…
Topics: Character, Integrity Charity Christian Life Civility COVID-19 Grace Politics Religion Social Issues Voting & Elections


Driven Apart by Stu Johnson


(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


Will I be Counted? by Stu Johnson


(August 21, 2020)
Don't be left out of the 2020 Election or Census!…
Topics: COVID-19 Crime, Justice, Punishment Demographics News Politics Racism and Inequality Social Issues Statistics Voting & Elections


Watkins for President 2020 by James N. Watkins


(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


(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


(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


Constitution Day and the Census Submitted by Stu Johnson


(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


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


Driven Apart or Drawn Together? by Stu Johnson


(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


Pray, Vote, Trust by James N. Watkins


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


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


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


Watkins for President 2016 by James N. Watkins


(February 6, 2016)
Contributor and humorist Watkins throws his pen into the presidential race…
Topics: Humor News Politics