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Column: A Threat to Democratic Norms And the Battle for Accountability

The Pilot 17 Jun 2026
It is a crisp, clear morning in Turkey as our bus cruises over a modern highway stretched along the trace of ancient paths as we journey back through time. Troy, Pergamon, Didyma, Miletus, Ephesus — these are places where humans ... .
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Column: All Eyes on New Policies, Politics at The Federal Reserve

The Pilot 17 Jun 2026
We now officially have a new chairperson of the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh. Warsh was appointed by President Trump and confirmed by the Senate. He will serve a four-year term as the leader of this very important agency ... .
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COLUMN: Putting 'professionals' in charge

Tahlequah Daily Press 17 Jun 2026
I'm not one to generally quote Senate Majority Leader John Thune as my authority on Cabinet appointees, but when it came to Bill Pulte — the housing chief with no national security experience who was President Donald Trump's first choice ... .
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COLUMN: Politician names on public works is free advertising

Tahlequah Daily Press 17 Jun 2026
When workers scraped Donald Trump's name off the Donald Trump and John F. Kennedy Performing Arts Center, they should have kept going. They should have taken Kennedy's name off as well and restored the building to its original, simple title, ... .
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GUEST COLUMN: Overhaul of Azalea Trail necessary

The Lufkin News 17 Jun 2026
There is a moment, walking through the dappled light of the Azalea Trail behind Lufkin Mall on a quiet morning, when you understand why people fall in love with this city. Squirrels dart between oak roots. I even spotted an ....
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Column: We Can’t Discuss Home Affordability Without Also Looking at the High Cost of Insurance

The Pilot 17 Jun 2026
Home insurance isn’t something that people think about until disaster strikes. But for many North Carolinians, insurance is front-of-mind as climbing premium prices strain household budgets ... .
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COLUMN: Everybody's hungry

The Kentucky Standard 17 Jun 2026
One day last week I was at the market buying bananas, broccoli slaw and Vidalia onions when the kid bagging my groceries asked, “How are you today?”. I told him, “I’m so hungry I could eat my arm.”. × This page requires Javascript ... ....
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COLUMN: Our world is not meant to be perfect

The Kentucky Standard 17 Jun 2026
The Lord has given most of us a good life filled with blessings, but with me, no matter how much “stuff” we accumulate, it does not bring spiritual contentment or joy. And in all honesty, it’s not supposed to ... × This page requires Javascript ... ....
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