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SPECIAL: Open Letter to President Trump from Staff Writer Teresa Leary

Dear President Donald J. Trump,

When I began to think about what I’d write in this letter, I paused briefly. Although I am an honest, outspoken person..................   read more

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Addendum: the 13th Amendment

I am not in the business of film review. Our editorial staff here at ModState has established this as an uncompromising policy position...................   read more

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ModState “Thanks[for]giving” Podcast

Well, well, well! We’re rapidly approaching the most significant season in Christendom, that of the season of the Mass of Christ, i.e., Christmas,..................   read more

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Executive Completion: Social Justice

Ayelet Waldman is an Israeli-American writer who served three years as a Federal public defender (trained at Harvard Law)
Ayelet Waldman is an Israeli-American writer who served three years as a Federal public defender (trained at Harvard Law)

In the household I grew up in feminism was as much a part of the daily routine as was breathing. Perceptions about equality were quite specific but..................   read more

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Political Beast: “Shoot” versus “Shot”

A Young Lady Dramatically Remains Silent in a Stoic Display of Support of "Black Lives Matter"
A Young Lady Dramatically Remains Silent in a Stoic Display of Support of “Black Luves Matter”

I’ve spent the last several weeks investigating the issue of police violence, specifically when it results in death. I’ve sat through..................   read more

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SPECIAL: POTUS Debate #3 Judge’s Ballot

Don't let it fool you: this bobblehead comes complete with "Mom Teresa Lifelike Anger Pack"...and yes, we're kidding. The "Anger Pack" costs extra!
Don’t let it fool you: this bobblehead comes complete with “Mom Teresa Lifelike Anger Pack”…and yes, we’re kidding. The “Anger Pack” costs extra!

For what feels like the better part of an aeon, a near equally-endless array of the vile punditry and our hapless American citizenry have watched..................   read more

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SPECIAL: POTUS Debate #2 Judge’s Ballot

“’Tawdry,’” my Uncle Zip began, “is the word for it, I believe.” The Donald arrived at the scene of the 2nd Presidential Debate..................   read more

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State of Mind: American (Part 2)

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This is a continuation of my previous article on being American that touched on some things that attack..................   read more

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Interview: On POTUS Nixon with Mr. Geoff Shepard, Esq.

Mr. Geoff Shepard, Esq.
Mr. Geoff Shepard, Esq.

DeViney, Jonathan D.:First and foremost, Mr. Shepard, on behalf of the staff and ..................   read more

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Executive Completion: Campaign Finance

My son started school this week. I sat down and went through all of his paperwork, compiling a list of what he would need for each class,..................   read more

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