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Bill Bolmeier

Freedom Of The Press: Media Standing Up To Power

In 2021, two journalists, Dmitry Muratov from Russia and Maria Ressa from the Philippines, won the Nobel Peace Prize. They got this award for standing up for the truth and freedom of the press in their countries, which authoritarian leaders…

Fascism Has A New Face In American Democracy

Do you know the characteristics of fascism? You better, because Donald Trump is now trying to change the meaning of the word fascism for his base of supporters. And it’s working because now you have Republicans labeling Joe Biden as…

America For Sale In The Age Of Citizens United

Is America for sale? Ever wonder how something like this can occur? This disconnect between Congress and regular Americans? We understand that after the Citizens United Supreme Court ruling in 2010, capital, meaning money, now has enshrined rights in America,…

Honoring History: A New Perspective on Thanksgiving

Honoring history. I understand that our national tradition dictates that the businesses are closed, and often, families have to travel around those holidays. It’s more about what we do with the day than anything else. The history of Thanksgiving is…

2024 Election: The Urgent Need for Unity Not Division

The 2024 election. There is an intense division on the left, anger, fear, and feelings of betrayal. And it’s understandable. We need to be unwilling to alienate others because of what has happened and what is happening. We have warning…

Vote Third Party? Why We Need A New Approach

Why can’t we vote third party? If enough of us vote for a third-party candidate, they win, right? And that’s a genuine question. You would think that in an election, the person with the most votes wins; that’s simple. Unfortunately,…

Social Media Censorship: The Battle For Truth

Social media censorship. The wealthy and influential are terrified of social media. Prominent figures in America are advocating for social media sites to censor their content. Content creators say that content is already censored in favor of those people. When…