Fragile republic warned in critique of Trump impeachment
John M. Crisp argues that Franklin’s line about keeping a republic applies to today’s crisis. The piece contends Trump rejects constitutional limits, refuses documents and witnesses, and challenges courts. It frames democracy as fragile, tested by executive overreach and partisan power.
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Decade of job growth fuels American prosperity
Analysis notes 2010s marked the longest U.S. economic expansion since 2009 with unemployment falling to 3.5 percent, labor participation at 80.3 percent, and job openings outpacing job seekers. It highlights regional lows in Iowa towns Ames and Iowa City, compares state rates, and argues for sustaining growth through future policy and business action.
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Canine obsolescence and a year in review
The narrator and his dog discuss a top dog news year focusing on job loss and aging in dogs amid a looming shift in therapy and law enforcement roles. They cite psychologist Clive Wynn of Arizona State University who argues dogs excel in interspecies love and tolerance, amid broader social change.
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