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    Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say they want to slash healthcare costs. Expanding access to health savings accounts would do just that.

    Health savings accounts: a bipartisan way to reduce healthcare prices

    Guest Contributor - October 29, 2018
    Many of those who push for gender fluidity say that biology is not definitive. Some might think that's incredibly civilized, but I consider it madness.

    Trump calls for common sense on gender

    Christine Flowers - October 29, 2018
    Nearly 40 million people in the U.S. are living near or below the currently established level of poverty. So what are the causes of poverty in America?

    What are the causes of poverty in America?

    Rick Miller - October 28, 2018
    Leftists pushing "ban the box" want to prohibit employers from asking applicants if they have ever been convicted of a crime.

    The real conspiracy against the working man

    Guest Contributor - October 27, 2018
    Until Trump was elected, the Democrats gave tough-sounding speeches on illegal immigrants and argued in favor of strong borders.

    The Democrats run on hatred

    Michael Reagan - October 27, 2018
    If Event organizers for the Global Climate Action Summit want to bend "the curve of emissions down," they ought to go fracking for more natural gas.

    Global Climate Action Summit silent on natural gas progress

    Guest Contributor - October 26, 2018
    The Democrats rediscover a losing formula by harassing people in restaurants, sending profane tweets, producing faulty DNA samples, and more.

    Democrats rediscover a losing formula

    Guest Contributor - October 26, 2018

    Thousands of migrants pressing north is bad for almost everyone

    Joe Guzzardi - October 26, 2018
    I propose a Constitutional amendment that will prevent most billionaire election buyouts. Expect enormous billionaire opposition.

    How to stop billionaire election buyouts

    Harold Pease - October 25, 2018
    Proposition 3 medicare expansion is a sound investment in the future of our state both medically and economically. Join me in voting “yes” on Proposition 3.

    Proposition 3 Medicaid expansion and its benefits for our community

    Guest Contributor - October 25, 2018
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