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Jan 18 2026OPINION

Mixing Faith and Politics: A County's Controversial Speech

A recent speech by Lane County Commissioner David Loveall sparked debate. The talk was heavy with religious references, starting and ending with prayers. Loveall even mentioned "the savior" while discussing homelessness. His solution? Have citizens take in the mentally ill and drug addicts. This rai

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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

New Mexico's Leadership: A Missed Opportunity for Real Change

New Mexico's current leadership is falling short. The state's Democrat leaders have full control over the government, yet they seem more focused on making political statements than solving real problems. Instead of tackling issues like crime, education, and the economy, they spend their time on symb

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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

Phil Murphy's Time in Office: A Mixed Bag

Phil Murphy stepped into the governor's role with big promises and a lot of money behind him. But after eight years, what does he leave behind? He wasn't as flashy or controversial as his predecessor, Chris Christie. Instead, he brought a calm and competent vibe, which was a breath of fresh air for

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Jan 18 2026OPINION

What's Happening to Men and Masculinity?

The conversation about men and masculinity is getting complicated. Some people think feminism is taking over this talk. But what's really going on? Two men, Josh Hawley and Adam Lane Smith, have different views. Hawley wrote a book about being a man, especially a Christian man. Smith helps people b

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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

New Jersey's New Governor Sparks Confusion with Resignation Requests

New Jersey is in a bit of a stir. The state's incoming governor, Sherrill, has asked long-time government workers to hand in their resignation letters. This isn't typical. Usually, only top officials get this request when a new governor comes in. But this time, it's different. People who have worked

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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

Funding Fight: Schumer Pushes Back Against Cuts

Chuck Schumer, the top Democrat in the Senate, is making a strong case to undo recent budget cuts and even boost funding for key programs. He shared his plans at a recent event hosted by the Center for American Progress. Schumer's focus is on reversing the cuts made by the Department of Government

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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

Government Cuts Billions in Wasteful Contracts

In a surprising move, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) revealed that federal agencies have canceled or reduced 42 contracts worth $1. 5 billion over just five days. This action saved taxpayers $269 million. One of the contracts was for $1. 2 million to hire a full-time director for gen

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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

Trump's Risky Move: Using the Insurrection Act

Donald Trump has been talking about using the Insurrection Act. This is a law from 1807. It lets the president send in the military to stop riots or rebellion. But experts say there is no real rebellion happening. Instead, there are small protests against Trump's immigration policies. Michael Wolff

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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

A Quick Trial Ends in a Not Guilty Verdict

In a swift trial, a man was found not guilty of aiming a laser at a presidential helicopter. The jury took just 35 minutes to decide. This case involved Jacob Winkler, who was accused of pointing a red laser at Marine One, the helicopter carrying Donald Trump. The charge was serious, a felony that c

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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

Clashing Views in Minneapolis: A City on Edge

Minneapolis has been a hotspot of tension lately. Two groups recently faced off in the city's downtown area. One was led by a conservative figure named Jake Lang. He had planned to burn a Quran and march through a neighborhood with a large Somali community. The other group, organized by The People’s

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