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Spirit of 1776: Protecting us against a Putin playbook
As we celebrate Independence Day this week, it’s a good time to reflect on how our most fundamental freedoms have served this nation well.It’s an even better time to think […]
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As we celebrate Independence Day this week, it’s a good time to reflect on how our most fundamental freedoms have served this nation well.It’s an even better time to think […]
By Ken PaulsonWhen government fails, it’s the rare public official who says, “Oops. My fault.”That’s human nature, particularly for officials in the public eye who may have to run for […]
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