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Dr. Richard Feldman: If a pandemic occurs, let’s not let this one get away...

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The COVID-19 pandemic has killed more 1.2 million Americans and more than seven million worldwide.

Mark Franke: The real threat to democracy

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In a democratic republic, the organs of state are separate and may even at times work at cross-purposes, with one acting as a balance for the other. In an autocracy, these organs must be deprived of their autonomy …”

Mark Franke: Reaganism without Reagan

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Each month a handful or two of conservative friends gather to discuss a predetermined topic chosen the previous month. We have the conceit of calling our group Socratic but I suspect Socrates would not grade us favorably should he chance onto one of our meetings.

Michael Hicks: Living in freedom is difficult

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Simply living in the United States is as easy as it gets, and almost always has been. However, fully participating in the American experiment is very demanding. No government before or since has asked citizens to do something as difficult as embracing the ideas of our founding documents. The rewards for doing so build the very foundation for American exceptionalism.

Niki Kelly: A big month for Indiana’s FSSA has real-life consequences

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The Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) is arguably the most important agency in state government. And it is crucial that they get changes taking place this month right.