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Of Olive Trees, Bison and the Dispossessed

     Going first, Poseidon opened a spring in the ground by powerfully striking it with his trident but when the citizens tried to drink from it, it was salty and they were less than impressed. Soon after, making less of a show of it, Athena planted a seed that almost immediately grew into a full-sized olive tree, a source of wood for fires, nutritious fruit and useful oil. Needless to say, with this gift Athena became the city’s matron. […]

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Chronicling Black Men’s Political Disgust

   Chronicling Black men’s political disgust as well as their willingness to sacrifice their lives  and votes clearly demonstrates their  courage and resolve.  Consequently,  Black men are prepared to use their ballots as leverage.  This action is to force President Biden to heed their demands.  And to prick his conscience such that he  also fights  for  a more perfect Union inclusive  for all  people. […]

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Unions as a Pillar of Democracy in 2024

     Unions are once again playing a significant role in a presidential election. Joe Biden joins striking auto workers on a picket line in Michigan; Donald Trump meets with Teamsters leaders at Mar-a-Lago and Washington D.C. Vying for working-class votes, the candidates show how choices made by both union and non-union workers are seen as pivotal to election victory. […]