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The American myth of equality | Rich Elfers
Most Americans value equality because of the ringing words of Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence: “We…
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Ripple effect will rattle the Russians | Rich Elfers
Throw a rock into a quiet pond and you will see that ripples are created far past the…
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Republicans can learn from Federalists | Rich Elfers
The year was 1798 and the Federalists, fearful of the French Revolution spreading to the United States, passed…
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The immigration policy battle | Rich Elfers
The battle we are now witnessing between the president and the Republicans in Congress over immigration is a…
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Election brought few surprises | Rich Elfers
There were only a few surprises in last week’s elections. The outcome turned out to be pretty much…
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GOP victory may be temporary | Rich Elfers
Republicans may find that their midterm election victory is only temporary.
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Here’s why Democrats can’t win the House | Rich Elfers
Why isn’t the House of Representatives up for grabs like the Senate? If you’ve been watching the Congressional…
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Power rests with nominations | Rich Elfers
Thousands have been protesting in Hong Kong over Beijing’s assertion of its power over its election process.
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Seahawk sets example for all | Rich Elfers
In my observation, Wilson possesses three qualities that high school students could emulate to make them as successful…
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Shun idealism, embrace reality | Rich Elfers
“Putin surely understands that trying to subdue Ukraine would be like swallowing a porcupine. His response to events…
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Why such a polarized process? | Rich Elfers
“While American politics has always been a shrill, partisan, and ugly business going back to the Founding Fathers,…
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Why such a polarized process? | Rich Elfers
“While American politics has always been a shrill, partisan, and ugly business going back to the Founding Fathers,…
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‘Duty: Memoirs of a Secretary at War’ | Rich Elfers
In his memoir, “Duty: Memoirs of a Secretary at War,” former secretary of defense under both Bush and…