As the new year begins, it’s a good time to take stock of the tumultuous year in Washington that’s just ended, and to express the hope of a more congenial 2018.
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1/4/18
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From afar, the five windmills looked like nothing more than toothpicks. But as our fishing boat drew close to the 30-story structures . . .
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12/8/17
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In the coming weeks, many of us will be busy with — that is, distracted by — holiday preparations. December has traditionally been a time to tune out Washington political wrangling. This year is no time to check out, however.
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11/30/17
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You need a scorecard to keep up with the sexual harassers these days. Used to be there was an occasional murmur about bad behavior by a celebrity or a political hot shot . . .
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11/16/17
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South High School is testing offering halal food options after a Muslim student’s request, according to the school district’s superintendent, Bill Heidenreich.
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By Nick Ciccone
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10/25/17
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Anyone who has dabbled in comedy is aware that one cannot be a comedian without life experience.
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By Iris Wiener
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10/5/17
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When I see professional athletes silently protesting during the national anthem, a few things come to mind for me. First is that these privileged and highly paid people . . .
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10/5/17
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After the high school district board formed a committee to examine the effects of a school choice policy last month, a group of about 30 parents submitted a letter on Sept. 12 indicating that they do not think the policy is causing overcrowding, and that it should remain in place.
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By Melissa Koenig
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9/27/17
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Everybody knew that passing a federal health care reform bill would be tough. Just call former Presidents Clinton and Obama, and they’ll vouch for the fact that getting a consensus in Congress can be . . .
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7/27/17
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About 400 parents and community members who believe North and South high schools are overcrowded have submitted a joint letter to the Central High School District Board of Education, urging action against a district policy that they believe allows parents to choose the school their children attend.
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By Nick Ciccone
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7/26/17
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