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Should we be like Switzerland or Yemen for guns?

After any shooting, it won’t take long for my inbox to get a chain email suggesting that we should be more like Switzerland, where “everyone ... Read more

by John A. Tures, Monday, August 12, 2019 6:10 pm

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When bullets from terrorists hit home

The day began as a joyous one. My family had gathered together to wish my parents a happy 50th Anniversary. But mood turned somber pretty ... Read more

by John A. Tures, Monday, August 5, 2019 7:09 pm

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A pre-9/11 approach to electoral security

Bin-Ladin Determined To Strike In U.S.”  That’s the briefing President George W. Bush received on August 6, 2001.  Now America has received similar numerous warnings ... Read more

by John A. Tures, Tuesday, July 30, 2019 7:04 pm

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No evidence of GOP supporting Trump’s tweets

One of the most popular articles last week involved claims that polls showed Republicans had increased their support of President Trump. But a closer analysis ... Read more

by John A. Tures, Wednesday, July 24, 2019 7:39 pm

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Be respectful of U.S. critics on right, left

Anyone who knows me knows I’m one of those Americans who loves the flag, posting it not just on holidays.  I’ll wear soccer jerseys bearing ... Read more

by John A. Tures, Friday, July 19, 2019 7:30 pm

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Why the U.S. Women’s National Team deserves equal pay

I can still remember that moment, as a little kid in El Paso, Texas. We took the field against our opponents, the Red Raiders, a team ... Read more

by John A. Tures, Friday, July 12, 2019 7:30 pm

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Applying the lessons of Hurricane Pam to climate change

Ever heard of Hurricane Pam? It hit New Orleans in July of 2004. The Category 3 storm made a direct hit on the Crescent City, ... Read more

by John A. Tures, Monday, July 8, 2019 7:51 pm

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‘And I’m proud to be an American’

If tomorrow all the things were gone I’d worked for all my life, and I had to start again with just my children and my ... Read more

by John A. Tures, Friday, June 28, 2019 8:30 pm

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Why I agree with Trump on Iran

There’s a debate going on in the Trump Administration about what to do concerning Iran. Read more

by John A. Tures, Monday, June 24, 2019 6:30 pm

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A Father’s Day field of dreams

Thirty years ago, America was captivated by a film called “Field of Dreams.” Set in Iowa, a farmer (played by Kevin Costner) plows up his ... Read more

by John A. Tures, Thursday, June 13, 2019 6:50 pm

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