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Bob Sheak
Bob Sheak, who lives just outside of Athens, Ohio, is an emeritus professor of sociology at Ohio University.
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The effects of Trump’s warped policies
Trump is among the beneficiaries of the current troubled economy, as his stock portfolio goes up by millions. Some American corporations and CEO’s are making windfall profits.At the same time, Americans generally are experiencing an affordability crisis. The Iran War contributes to the high prices…
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The Regretful Saga of Nuclear Weapons
The Nuclear age begins as WWII neared its endMitchell Zimmerman reminds us that “the nuclear age began 81 years ago” (https://www.commondreams.org/opinionnuclear-weapons-lies). He writes, it all began with a lie. Zimmerman is an attorney, longtime social activist, and author. Here’s some of…
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Health and Health Care worsen under Trump
IntroductionTrump and his Republican Party not only continue to fail in creating a viable health care system, they are also making the present system even more inadequate. It is but one example of how Trump and his Republican cronies are reducing opportunities generally for the majority of…
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Sleepy Donald and the misbegotten Iran War
I – Trump’s healthThere are questions about his mental and physical health and thus his ability to be President. He rants from his social media platform early in the morning. He tends to fall asleep at his administration’s events.Jem Bartholomew, considers this issue of Trump’s sleepiness in an…