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Remembering Paul Harvey: An icon of optimism and common sense
When Paul Harvey Aurandt entered the world on September 4 in 1918, America was on top of it. We were…
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‘Tax the Rich’: When have we heard that before?
There’s no need to pile even more scorn on Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez’s “Tax the Rich” dress worn to a…
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Our readers share their memories of September 11
For the 20th Anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, Metro Voice asked our readers for their memories of that…
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Afghanistan is the new inspiration and staging ground for Islamic terrorism
The fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban has implications far beyond the borders of that nation. That’s because the Taliban…
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Where is God in Afghanistan?
What I Know About Afghanistan…really isn’t much. But I’ve been there a few times. And I’ve had my heart broken…
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Life in a revolving door: connecting with others
I met a man in Nashville while passing through a revolving door at an entrance to a downtown hotel. I…
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Open letter to Ben & Jerry’s over Israel boycott
Dear Ben & Jerry’s board members, In today’s ruthless global business environment, your company’s accentuation of social justice causes is…
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Lessons from Roman historian Livy on the rise and fall of nations
Two thousand years ago, an eminent Roman historian coined the popular aphorism, “Better late than never.” His name was Titus…
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‘401(k) plan owners: Watch out’
Imagine how you would feel if you were on a sinking cruise ship and couldn’t get off because there weren’t…
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FROM THE CHEAP SEATS – What can we learn from watching Olympic games?
I’ve been trying to watch the Olympic games every night when I can. So far, it’s been quite entertaining. My…
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