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E Pluribus Unum

The Whole of National Sacrifice

Christopher Holshek | Posted 05.24.2013 | Politics
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Christopher Holshek

Democratizing service and sacrifice would revitalize the meaning of citizenship, regenerate the civil-military relationship, and introduce an inclusiveness to help us find a more common basis of strength in our dangerously divided nation.

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The 'Agonizing Spasms' of Election Day

William E. White | Posted 01.14.2013 | Home
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William E. White

Effective citizens are sophisticated consumers of information. They ask hard questions about the issues facing their community, state, and nation. All of these behaviors are learned, not innate.

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Former Equinox Chef To Open His Own Place In Georgetown

The Huffington Post | Rachel Tepper | Posted 01.17.2012 | DC
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WASHINGTON -- Former Equinox sous chef Phillip Blane is striking out on his own, with his wife opening a new eatery Unum in Georgetown at 2917 M St. N...

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Choosing Faith Over Freedom

Roy Speckhardt | Posted 01.05.2012 | Religion
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Roy Speckhardt

Government sponsorship of religion runs afoul of the First Amendment and should be strongly rejected by our legislature and our judicial system.

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In Congress We Do Not Trust: More Bipartisan Insanity

Annabel Park | Posted 01.02.2012 | Politics
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Annabel Park

I had promised myself that my next blog post would be about my experience of the Citizens Intervention rally at the US Capitol. But, I came acros...

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Obama Mocks Congress For Vote

Posted 01.02.2012 | Politics
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President Barack Obama urged lawmakers to move on the transportation funding portion of his jobs bill Wednesday, while simultaneously mocking them for...

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E Pluribus Unum

Atiba Madyun | Posted 12.20.2011 | DC
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Atiba Madyun

We have a purpose to make this the best nation in the world to live. We cannot do that if we discuss and address unemployment and education by factions and not as a country.

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The Resolution For 'In God We Trust'

Roy Speckhardt | Posted 05.26.2011 | Religion
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Roy Speckhardt

It's not enough that "In God We Trust" appears on our currency and is listed as our national motto. Now, some want the phrase chiseled in court, at work and in our kids' schools.

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On Health Care It's "E Pluribus" Without the "Unum"

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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Joseph A. Palermo

The election of the first U.S. president of African descent has challenged a lot of people's self-identity. The loud, vicious, unruly behavior is a collective expression of white trepidation.

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