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American Earth Day Agenda, 2024
On this Earth Day 2024, it is essential to remember the words of Theodore Roosevelt that an America that is not good for all of us is not good for any of us.
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Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Big Yellow Taxi’
‘Big Yellow Taxi’ captures the spirit of Earth Day.
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Dickey Betts, a phone call and an excuse
Close encounters with the late Dickey Betts.
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Pledging hatred
Americans are deeply committed to the First Amendment freedoms, but the owners of social media should be held more accountable.
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Sharp Notes Monday: ‘In the Midnight Hour’
Plenty of Americans are waiting until the midnight hour to file their 2023 tax returns.
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Sharp Notes Monday: ‘I’ll Follow the Sun’
For today’s solar eclipse, we pay tribute to all those who have traveled great distances to be in the path of totality.
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Sharp Notes Monday: ‘I Started a Joke’
For April Fools’ Day, choose from the Beatles’ classic “The Fool on the Hill,” Aretha’s “Chain of Fools,” the Doobie Brothers’ “What A Fool Believes,” the Who’s “Won’t Get Fooled Again” and many many more.
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Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Crucifixion’
Inspired by the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, “Crucifixion” describes America’s penchant for building up heroes and then reveling in their downfall.
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History Here and Now: The Issue of Presentism and Relevance
An exploration of two contradictory trends in American society — the decline of history in the nation’s educational system and an explosion of popular history across various mediums.
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Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Winning’
Teams have only one way to stay alive in the annual NCAA basketball tournament — and that’s by winning.
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