A fair trade amendment to term limits and Electoral College
The piece argues Tennessee should amend the Constitution to allow a third presidential term for Trump if paired with abolishing the Electoral College. It criticizes the current system for exaggerating small states' power, noting Wyoming and others wield outsized influence, and notes a constitutional change would require broad state consent. The columnist suggests a bold, controversial pairing as a possible path.
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Donald Trump
Andy Ogles
Bill Clinton
George W. Bush
Barack Obama
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Congress
Vermont
Alaska
California
Trump
Community Letter Against Casinos and Development Promises
A reader denounces casino proposals as false growth plans and calls for real smart development. They argue property values fall, casino revenue stays with operators, and social harms rise, urging leaders to abandon casino advocacy and seek alternative paths.
Olive Harman story shows compassion and immigrant resilience
Rich Patterson recounts discovering Olive Harman in a family bin, revealing immigrant ancestors from England Denmark and Germany who faced discrimination, buried three infant siblings, built lives in the United States, and would urge today’s Americans to be compassionate and vaccinate. Patterson notes his family’s diverse backgrounds and honors ancestors who served as teachers engineers and soldiers.
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Olive Harman
Olive
London
Atlantic
New Jersey
Ethel
Sofia
Denmark
Germany
United States
America
Iowa lawmakers push five year moratorium on new casinos
The Iowa House advances a five year moratorium bill that would block new casino licenses, targeting Cedar Crossing in Cedar Rapids. It also limits licensing if new facilities cannibalize existing casinos and imposes eight year and border rural county conditions. Decision now hinges on Senate action and governor approval.
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Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
Cedar Crossing
Cedar Rapids
Bobby Kaufmann
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Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
the Isle
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Kaufmann
Iowa
Riverside
Gaming Commission
Elite Pac
Dan Kehl
PAC
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Marituane
Mallard Fillmore
Bruce Tinsley
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Todd Dorman
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