As Thanksgiving approaches, we gather to celebrate gratitude. Throughout November, reminders to “being thankful” are everywhere, to the point where it can feel rehearsed. Amid economic uncertainties such as rising unemployment, stubborn inflation, record low levels of consumer sentiment, the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, deep political division, and an overall sense of instability, gratitude may feel […]
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NYC Comptroller Lander Leverages Pension Funds for Progressive Climate Agenda
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani may be making headlines and doing a press conference with the president in the Oval Office, but he’s not the only Gotham politician with ties to the Democratic Socialists of America making political waves. Brad Lander, the city’s progressive comptroller and a former DSA member himself, has turned New […]
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Native American Heritage Day Reminds Us Why Dual-Language Education Matters
Native American Heritage Day arrives each year as a moment of national reflection, amidst a season focused on gratitude. This recognition is a chance to consider the history of Indigenous peoples, and the enduring cultural contributions that continue to shape our country. Among these are Native languages as repositories of memory, identity, and worldview. At […]
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Point: Thankful for Keeping Politics to Yourself
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Counterpoint: The Holiday Meal is a Great Place for Political Discussion.” There is a familiar saying that you can choose your friends, but not your family. For most of the year, that fact can feel like a blessing and a curse. During the holidays, when we squeeze around crowded tables, […]
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Counterpoint: The Holiday Meal is a Great Place for Political Discussion
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Point: Thankful for Keeping Politics to Yourself.” My family will be shocked when they read this piece. One of them might even call and suggest I am a victim of identity theft, and I should proceed with caution. For almost three decades, I have explicitly ruled out political talk at […]
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Thanksgiving Quiz: The First Thanksgiving
Before you trot out the turkey for this year’s big feast, how much do you know about the original celebration that began the holiday tradition? Test your knowledge with this short quiz. 1. The Pilgrims were grateful for having survived their first year in the New World. When was the first Thanksgiving held? A: 1492 […]
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: Sylvan’s Crazy Shopping Contraption
Ready or not, the holiday shopping season is upon us. Though online orders have taken a big bite out of the in-person retail experience, stores and shops will still be plenty crowded. And few folks will even know a quiet, unassuming genius played a huge role in making shopping a little easier. Sylvan Goldman was […]
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Public Interest Requires the FCC to Abolish the News Distortion Standard
For decades, the Federal Communications Commission has invoked the public interest to regulate the speech of television and radio stations licensed by the agency. Television and radio stations reach their audiences using spectrum granted by FCC licenses, which are subject to the Communications Act’s public interest obligation. Congress did not define the public interest, leaving […]
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House Panel Right to Give ‘Icy Reception’ Big Bank Giveaway
When Congress starts calling something the “Main Street Depositor Protection Act,” you can bet it’s not about protecting Main Street. The latest proposal in Washington would increase federal deposit insurance from $250,000 to a staggering $10 million for certain business accounts. Proponents are selling it as a way to help small banks and small businesses. […]