Can pickleball save democracy and unite a divided nation
The piece argues pickleball appeals to all ages and may bridge divides while noting critics fret noise, court redesigns, and social drift. It highlights Chicago area growth, legal disputes over noise, and media praise for community building, suggesting the sport could soothe polarization if embraced widely.
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America
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Chicago
Chicago Park District
New Yorker Magazine
Washington Post
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Biden
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Why the Queen Was So Important
Cal Thomas reflects on Queen Elizabeth II and the virtues she embodied, contrasting them with today’s culture. He recalls personal memories of her 1950s U.S. visit, discusses The Crown and Diana’s death, and notes how Elizabeth revived faith in the monarchy while predicting Charles III’s transitional future and liberal agenda.
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BBC
Sky News
Balmoral Castle
Buckingham Palace
U.S
University of Maryland
Elizabeth
Claire Foy
Elizabeth I
Mary I
Diana
Princess of Wales
Elizabeth II
Penguin Press
Deborah and
Jerry Strober
Charles
William
Philip
Charles III
Charles I
Liz Truss
Britain
China slows as Xi era tests growth and ambitions
Doyle McManus weighs a faltering 3 percent growth, aging population, and rattling global dynamics shaping China’s future. Analysts differ on risk of aggression toward Taiwan, tech strategy, and whether a slower economy erodes Beijing’s push for dominance. The piece argues power may endure with inward focus or reform.
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China
Russia
Ukraine
Xi Jinping
Chengdu
United States
United Nations
India
Australia
Lowy Institute
Lowy
U.S
Hal Brands
Johns Hopkins
Michael Beckley
Tufts
Taiwan
Aaron L. Friedberg
Princeton
Beijing
Friedberg
Bonnie S. Glaser
Marshall Fund
Asia
Medina Gazette Letters Policy Reads By Email Or Mail
The Gazette invites letters to the editor with brevity and accuracy. Submissions should be 250 words or fewer and may be edited for length. Writers must include name full address and phone number for verification.
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