Portman exits Congress ending era of bipartisan service
U S Senator Rob Portman, hailing from Cincinnati, steps down at 67 after 12 years in the Senate and a career spanning House tenure, Bush administration roles, and bipartisan bills. He authored or co authored 195 measures and backed key acts including Preserve the Parks and CHIPS, while balancing support for Trump on some issues but refusing to embrace the 2020 election lie. Portman endorsed JD Vance, stressing results over partisan gridlock, and urged civility as he departs Ohio politics.
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Border spillover and policy critique mix with metaphor
Cal Thomas argues the Biden administration failed to curb migration and fentanyl at the border, citing El Paso overcrowding, migrant manholes, and rising overdose deaths. He frames open borders as a national decline, condemning Congress and lawmakers while invoking Trump’s wall idea and Kennedy’s warning about illegal immigration as a moral issue.
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Is the democratic recession ending or ongoing
The world shows a widening democratic deficit with 16 straight years of decline per Freedom House. Autocrat regimes in China Russia and Iran falter in legitimacy while protests and elections renew hopes in the US India France Germany and Brazil. Analysts caution against celebration, noting continued global instability and the need to strengthen civil society.
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Gazette Letters Guidelines Offer Editor Tips and Contact
The Medina Gazette outlines letters to the editor policies including a 250 word limit, potential edits for brevity and accuracy, and required verification details. It provides email and postal addresses for submitting letters with full name, home address, and phone number for verification.
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