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Depending on when and where you received your primary education, you might not be familiar with the 19th-century story by Edward Everett Hale titled “The Man Without a Country.” Hale was an anti-slavery historian and minister born into a Brahim Boston family. The story was published at the height of
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This year, the city of Elk Grove turned 23, and like most 23-year-olds, it has made plenty of mistakes. Likewise, at 23, it is showing a few signs of maturity as we saw this week. Listen Time 1 Minute
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Former speaker Kevin McCarthy, who pragmatically dealt with President Biden, helped avoid a government shutdown. McCarthy’s reward was dismissal led by fellow Republicans who are holding Americans hostage. As exemplified by Congressman Matt Gaetz, these legislators are not only beholden to Trump but have no interest whatsoever in governing.
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This week the U.S. Supreme Court convened for its new session, and one case on the docket concerns gun rights and domestic violence protections. The decision by the justices in United States v Rahini could have deadly consequences. Listen Time 1 Minute
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Unless you are a certain age, you probably never heard of Anita Bryant. A Miss America second runner-up, Bryant was a grade b-singer celebrity and TV commercial spokesperson for Florida Orange Juice. She was also a sparkplug in the 1970s to a bigger movement. Special thanks to the late Jimmy
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This piece was submitted by a parent whose identity and experiences have been verified. To protect the child and the family from recrimination, their names were not used. | Depending on who you talk to, LGBTQ+ rights should not exist and the transgender movement is unAmerican, unpatriotic, and goes against God’
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Listeners of the podcast and Elk Grove News readers know we generally take a liberal stance on most issues. On occasion, however, we find common ground with conservative politicians such as former Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney and her defense of the Constitution and American Democracy. Closer to home, on one
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By Jennifer M. Urban | CalMatters.org Network | Jennifer M. Urban is the board chairperson for the California Privacy Protection Agency. California’s government became more accessible during the pandemic. The state has a chance to maintain and grow accessibility for the public and for those who serve the public on
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Today and tomorrow Elk Grove News will feature commentary on California Senate Bill 544. Today will be opponents of the bill and tomorrow will feature a supporter. The legislation have been approved by the Senate and was unanimoulsy passed in the Assembly Appropriations Committe on September 1. By Brittey Barsotti,