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The State of Healthcare In The U.S. Is Abysmal Because It’s Profitable

In a world where advanced healthcare has not only been plausible, but widely available for decades, one would think that with time, healthcare would become better, easier to access, and if not free, very close to free.  Certainly, one would…

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Reeltime with Richard: 1917 and Just Mercy

World War I tale uses gimmick to jaw-dropping effect 


When a director tries a novelty such as pretending to tell a story in one uninterrupted take, we’re likely to approach it with a little cynicism. After all, isn’t…

// Opinion
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All the news that’s fit to sing – the ghost of Phil Ochs

It’s late December, and I’m standing at the Dick’s Den bar with my brother Charlie a little after six o’clock. We’re here to play the Phil Ochs Tribute Show, along with a couple of other bands and solo musicians. But we’re really just watching…

// Opinion
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Freep Hero: Esther Flores

Esther Flores is a fighter. She champions for the rights and dignity of all people and she fights against bigotry and prejudice. You want Esther on your side.


A Registered Nurse, Esther has created and developed a program, One Divine Line…

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