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Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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We have three branches of government for a reason | In Focus

They need to be equal — but two are deferring to the third.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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Other peoples’ bad decisions affect our lives. How do you cope? | In Focus

It’s hard not to feel like you can’t control your own life.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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Power is addictive | In Focus

It requires numerous checks, balances, and constraints.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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Laughter really is the best medicine | In Focus

Humor helps us bond with others.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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There’s never been one “American identity” | In Focus

We’ve always been a fractured country

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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No one wins when governments are (even predictably) unpredictable | In Focus

Uncertain governing hurts us all - and can kill some others.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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Want to prove your honesty? | In Focus

Admit when you don’t have all the answers

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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McCarthyism never died – and it’s back with a vengeance | In Focus

If you’re not loyal, you’re the enemy.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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If Democrats want to represent the people, they need to embrace Christian teachings | In Focus

The right has a monopoly on Christianity, despite the fact their legislation shows they’re not followers of Christ.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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America enters its second Gilded Age | In Focus

Profit-driven oppression has returned to the land of the free.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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USAID update: Confusion reigns, but there are reasons to hope | In Focus

It’s ironic that the richest man decided to cut life-saving funds from the federal budget.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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Our country needs to embrace infinite thinking | In Focus

We can no longer afford to think in “win/lose” terms.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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Foreign aid freeze affects children all around the world | In Focus

My daughter works for an organization that helps kids in South Africa. Without USAID, these kids are at…