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OP-ED: These small governments are not so small
by Emily Gill • • Comments Off on OP-ED: These small governments are not so small
Ironically, many Republicans and conservatives who rail against “big government” embrace big government themselves if they can direct it. They want to cut back nationally on financial and nutrition assistance to the vulnerable. Conservative states want to limit or ban abortion, regulate sexuality and gender expression, and restrict gender-affirming medical care.
Letter to Editor: Peoria Library employees deserve better pay — NOW
by Community Word Staff • • Comments Off on Letter to Editor: Peoria Library employees deserve better pay — NOW
The Peoria Chapter of the National Organization for Women has joined with other individuals and organizations in supporting the Peoria Public library employees in their requests for a new contract. Though they are city employees, library workers do not enjoy…
Op-Ed: Ten commandments that should wake up the anti-woke
by Community Word Staff • • Comments Off on Op-Ed: Ten commandments that should wake up the anti-woke
Across the country, states are legislating an “anti-woke” agenda. Imagine my surprise when I learned of the Texas legislation that would require all classrooms K-12 to post the Ten Commandments. Taking this bold step, Texans are not just rebuking the…
Poetry: The Romantics, 1966; Main and Flora
by Burt Raabe • • Comments Off on Poetry: The Romantics, 1966; Main and Flora
Big old building with small apartments. Mine was one room, furnished, tiny kitchen, tiny bathroom, I inherited from a Chicago friend. He left his posters — Che Guevara, Malcolm X, a Picasso, and a Miles Davis album. Soc. 101 for…
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Editorial: Great reads, Sandra — Serendipity, indeed
by Brian Ludwig • • Comments Off on Editorial: Great reads, Sandra — Serendipity, indeed
It’s the little things that make the moments of our lives extra special. And it takes a big heart to fill them with love. Serendipity. That’s what Sandra Dempsey Post provided for readers for more than 40 years all over…
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Letter to the editor: Jan. 30, 2023: Martyr’s Day in India
by Community Word Staff • • Comments Off on Letter to the editor: Jan. 30, 2023: Martyr’s Day in India
Dr. Mandar Pattekar’s article in the last Community Word gave a good review of how indigenous and ancient traditions have been persecuted and all but wiped out around the world, especially under imperial regimes. The United States allowed slavery to…