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a day ago
9 min

Justice As Lincoln's Ultimate Barometer

"With malice toward none, with charity for all" is perhaps the best remembered phrase uttered by any American President . It is also the mo

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Jan 2
11 min

Grace As Our Greatest National Heritage

Many have said that our democracy is built on an idea. I agree. Equally true is that it is based on the grace of its citizenry . . .

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Dec 13, 2020
0 min

God Is Dog Spelled Backward

A Primer On Legal Ethics And Election Challenges

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Dec 7, 2020
5 min

A Primer On Legal Ethics And Election Challenges

If you have been trying to follow the legal boxing match that has been taking place following the election you might have missed that it ...

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Jul 1, 2020
4 min

Food Glorious Food

What can compare to a fresh, juicy and messy Double-Double, animal fries and a vanilla shake? What is better than standing in line staring

I'm Flummoxed And It's Time To Talk Tachles

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Jun 18, 2020
16 min

I'm Flummoxed And It's Time To Talk Tachles

We cannot waste this moment. It's time to put on our big boy and big girl pants and talk tachles about race.

God As The Great Extorter In The Sky - It's Not Enough

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May 31, 2020
13 min

God As The Great Extorter In The Sky - It's Not Enough

What is left to us, what is required of us, is the desire and then the actions required to achieve that goal.

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