What If America Had a Therapist in a Time of Crisis
Editorial Fellow Sofia DeMartino reflects on the derecho storm, nationwide vulnerability, and how dependence on internet and foreign relations tests American resilience. The piece laments political polarization, calls for civic engagement, and warns midterms matter for the nation’s future.
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Own the mistake learn to apologize in public life
Bruce Lear argues politicians from both parties should own their mistakes and apologize. He recounts a failed scoreboard task from his first year teaching and urges leaders to admit errors to protect legacies, citing Biden Ernst Trump and Grassley as examples while sharing his own 11 year teaching career in Sioux City.
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Immigrants and the US landscape in Plagman view
Ralph Plagman argues that the United States is built by immigrants and calls for balanced policy. He cites 47.8 million immigrants, with 24.5 million naturalized citizens and 12.8 million green card holders, plus 11.7 million undocumented immigrants. He notes DACA and Dreamers, crimes by a minority, and the economic value of undocumented workers while condemning broad deportations.
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