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We are told that driving the golden spike at Promontory Summit, Utah, marked the completion of the first Transcontinental Railroad. The location is now the Golden Spike National Historic Park.
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The Trump administration has proposed a rule that will cut an estimated 3 million eligible people off food stamps while depriving half a million eligible children of school lunch. I’ve
Read moreMarquette residents celebrated the town’s 145th anniversary this past weekend. It was a fun couple of days with plenty to do. Like most other small town parties, the event was
Read moreIf you turn on the news, you will find one story after another about murder, drugs, theft and other crimes. These incidents are not only happening in big cities; rural
Read moreThe federal government has never enjoyed the full trust of its citizens. But — even given the “hi, I’m from the government and I’m here to help you” jokes —
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Until everyone has access to health coverage, we’ll continue to see the devastating impacts of medical debt and struggling hospitals. Medicare for All is a popular idea — 70 percent
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The Indian scare of 1885 created such a panic that the U. S. Army responded with one of the largest forces assembled since the American Civil War. Frightened settlers abandoned
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We live in a culture that promotes the idea of “looking out for number one,” but the scriptures teach the exact opposite. Think of the story of Joseph who was
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