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    Josh Warburton - June 6, 2026
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    Publishers Perspective: Life Is Full Of Change

    Howard Sierer

    Publishing On My Own Now

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    So Long…It’s Been A Good Ride

    Michael Saltsman, managing director for the Employment Policies Institute, projects that by 2022 the $15 minimum wage will eliminate 400,000 jobs.

    $15 minimum wage imploding

    Joe Guzzardi - April 6, 2019
    It is one thing to despise President Trump. But when Democrats hate Trump more than they love America, some need a refresher on the definition of "traitor."

    Do Democrats hate Trump more than they love America?

    Christine Flowers - April 5, 2019
    Diehard defenders of suits insist that we must dress for success. As their sales plummet, I must solemnly ask the stuffy executives, "How's that workin' for ya, Chuckles?"

    Men’s suits: Are they on the endangered list?

    Danny Tyree - April 4, 2019
    Colleges accused of racketeering students are profiting from the massive student loan debt incurred by young people, according to Tucker Carlson.

    Colleges accused of racketeering students

    Harold Pease - April 4, 2019
    In a recent interview, New York Times immigration reporter Miriam Jordan revealed how she goes about putting together an immigration story.

    NY Times reporter reveals her immigration stories’ sources

    Joe Guzzardi - April 3, 2019
    Voters and pundits might struggle with Democrat policy positions in the 2020 campaign, but it's remarkable how swiftly they lock in the names.

    A Democrat by any other name

    Peter Funt - April 3, 2019
    Arlandria is a sanctuary neighborhood in a sanctuary city next to a sanctuary county in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Residents there are worried about a caravan of Prius-driving invaders who threaten to change the culture of the neighborhood.

    Sanctuary neighborhood prepares to repel invaders

    Michael Shannon - April 2, 2019
    The United States is a bologna sandwich served with mayonnaise on white bread. I am for open borders. People should be able to come and go as they please.

    I am for open borders

    Ed Kociela - April 2, 2019
    The National Popular Vote movement is gaining strength all across the nation. It's a powerful American idea whose time has come.

    National Popular Vote would amplify everyone’s role

    Guest Contributor - April 1, 2019
    If the Obama/Cordray rule takes effect, desperate consumers who turn to small dollar loans would face even worse circumstances.

    In defense of payday and small dollar loans

    Guest Contributor - April 1, 2019
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