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    Rich Elfers, "In Focus"
    Is patriotism vicious or virtuous? | In Focus
    By Richard Elfers • May 24, 2023 9:00 am

    A love of one’s country means doing what you preach.

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    Rich Elfers, "In Focus"
    How do you vouch for truth? | In...
    By Richard Elfers • May 19, 2023 10:30 am

    We all listen to different authorities to when it comes to figuring fact from fiction.

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    Rich Elfers, "In Focus"
    ‘The pill’ and shifting social norms are cementing...
    By Richard Elfers • May 16, 2023 11:00 am

    The left is emboldened by recent social progress in birth control and LGBTQ rights; the right feel threatened and is pushing back.

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    Muckleshoot tribe members protesting Washington state's violation of their fishing rights in the 1960s. Photo courtesy muckleshoot.nsn.us
    Muckleshoot history: Broken promises and poverty to thriving...
    By Richard Elfers • May 8, 2023 3:20 pm

    Despite the U.S.’s attempt to crush local Native American tribes, some have come to flourish.

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    Rich Elfers, "In Focus"
    19th century comparison with the 2020s | In...
    By Richard Elfers • April 27, 2023 11:00 am

    Why do we need to know history? Because it’s cyclical.

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    Rich Elfers, "In Focus"
    The Tennessee Three drama distracted us from the...
    By Richard Elfers • April 20, 2023 11:30 am

    How can the conservative Christian community continue to support pro-gun policies?

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    Rich Elfers, "In Focus"
    Racism and autocracy are alive and well in...
    By Richard Elfers • April 12, 2023 8:50 am

    The Tennessee legislator expelled two Black lawmakers for protesting guns — but not a third, who was White.

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    Rich Elfers, "In Focus"
    YouTube news can be attractive and effective —...
    By Richard Elfers • April 4, 2023 11:00 am

    Even well-respected outlets like Forbes can be selective in how they present the news.

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    Rich Elfers, "In Focus"
    Is the solution for America’s labor shortage Artificial...
    By Richard Elfers • March 30, 2023 1:30 pm

    Wide-spread automation will exacerbate the separation of economnic classes.

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    Rich Elfers, "In Focus"
    At the time of the Resurrection, let’s remember...
    By Richard Elfers • March 27, 2023 2:15 pm

    Christianity has stumbled; it’s time to re-assess what our goals should be.

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    Rich Elfers, "In Focus"
    Fox News’ lies are exposed. Will that matter...
    By Richard Elfers • March 23, 2023 11:00 am

    We must stop trusting people who lie to stay in power.

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    Rich Elfers, "In Focus"
    What children teach their parents | In Focus
    By Richard Elfers • March 10, 2023 11:00 am

    While we teach them about life, they teach us about ourselves.

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    Rich Elfers, "In Focus"
    The infinite mindset and why it often matters...
    By Richard Elfers • March 2, 2023 9:15 am

    Our society is falling into the trap of short-term thinking.

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