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Community Voices

‘The centre cannot hold’

I have friends who say they try not to pay attention to the news, for their own sanity. I am a news addict, so I can’t do that. Somedays I enjoy being informed. Then there are days that are overwhelming and make me want to crawl in a hole. June 14 was one of those. We were months into ...

There’s a Bill in Congress to make voting harder for everyone

Under current US law, it is illegal for non-citizens to register and vote in federal or state elections. Additionally, we have robust processes already in place to ensure that only eligible voters are casting ballots. However, Congress is about to vote on a bill that requires all eligible ...

In praise of radishes

Of all the root crops known to humankind — and I’m including rutabagas and cattail rhizomes here — my favorite is the humble radish. Radishes are a good source of vitamin C, minerals, and bad breath. But their benefits don’t end there. They don’t even begin there. Radishes also ...

A developing psychopath

A fair question is, what are psychopaths, and where do they come from? Where can psychopaths be found? Truth be told, you don’t have to look very far. They can be found in every part of our society. They can be found in every career and job site. They can be found in the cream of ...

My memories of Taylor’s fireworks

It has been said that the only constant is change. This is true except if you’re hoping for change from a 20-dollar bill after filling your car’s gas tank. Tremendous changes have taken place on the farm where I launched my dairy farming career 46 years ago. When I first rented that ...

Summer solstice: an underrated special yearly occasion

Last weekend we had the summer solstice, the longest day of the year with the light of day lasting until late in the evening. The solstice is one of the most underrated days of the year. There’s very little special celebrating, no day off for wage earners. I think there’s a bias ...