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    As one of the most advanced nations on the planet, you would think the United States would be at the forefront of efforts to turn global warming around.

    Global warming: The heat is on

    Ed Kociela - August 20, 2019
    Believe it or not, the truth is out there. You may have to search a bit, but it is there. Be courageous. Don't be manipulated by fear.

    Don’t be manipulated by fear

    Ed Kociela - August 13, 2019
    As far as impeachment goes, I caution you to be careful what you wish for. Think of how much damage it would do to the country to go down that rabbit hole.

    Impeachment: The voters got us into this mess, it’s up to...

    Ed Kociela - August 7, 2019
    Your fucking guns are not more important than the lives in Gilroy, El Paso, or Dayton. Your fucking guns are not more important than your life or mine.

    Gilroy, El Paso, Dayton: The blood trail leads to Congress and...

    Ed Kociela - August 6, 2019
    It is obvious that we are in desperate need of change, from eliminating the Electoral College to term limits at the local, state, and federal levels.

    Term limits are a good start

    Ed Kociela - July 30, 2019
    I was regularly told how I was not welcome in southern Utah and told, “Do us all a favor and go back where you came from.”

    I, too, was told “Go back where you came from”

    Ed Kociela - July 23, 2019
    Armstrong, Aldrin, and Michael Collins, the third member of the Apollo 11 crew who remained in the command module that orbited the moon, were heroes.

    The day we aimed at the moon

    Ed Kociela - July 16, 2019
    Our environmental clock is ticking. And we are not doing enough to stop it.

    Our environmental clock is ticking

    Ed Kociela - July 9, 2019
    Word on the street is that former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman may soon be referred to as future Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman.

    Why Jon Huntsman should reoccupy the governor’s mansion

    Ed Kociela - July 2, 2019
    it is time to make reparations again. It’s not a popular idea. In fact, 70 percent of Americans oppose the idea. But it is the right thing to do.

    Time for white America to take a ride in the back...

    Ed Kociela - June 25, 2019
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