The French writer Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr knew what he was talking about when, in 1849, he coined the phrase "Plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose." (The more things change, the more they remain the same.) It has been repeated and attributed to different people, but he appears to have ...
An early period of World War II was known as "the phony war." What we may be witnessing now in the U.S.-Iran war is the end of a "phony peace." The nearly five-month-long conflict has featured a couple of sham ceasefires, each marked by supposed Iranian pledges to reopen the Strait of ...
Americans will soon choose a set of senators who will take office in January 2027 and serve through early 2033. In the final months of that term, Social Security's retirement trust fund is expected to run dry and trigger benefits cuts of 22% -- not just for the wealthy, not just for new ...
Brown County Public Health continues to provide space for dental services for people of all ages, from infants to adults, through Children’s Dental Services (CDS), thanks to a generous reinvestment grant from South Country Health Alliance. A dental team from CDS visits Brown County once a month to provide dental cleanings, exams, and cavity assessments. If additional dental work is needed, a follow-up appointment is scheduled. CDS accepts most insurance plans, including Medical Assistance, as well as private pay. Discounted fees are also available for individuals who qualify based on ...
After what we have experienced recently I assure you America will never again hire anyone who would serve as president into their 80s. No blame can go to the founders of our nation who did not feel that it was necessary to put an age limit on the presidency. And then we had the "Joe Biden ...
After careful consideration, I have decided not to seek another term on the school board. Serving our community has been one of the greatest honors of my life. I have had the privilege of working alongside dedicated teachers, administrators, staff, parents, and fellow board members who care deeply about our students and our schools. I have celebrated successes, wrestled with difficult decisions, and gained an even deeper appreciation for the people who show up every day to do the hard work of educating our children. My decision is mainly due to changes in my own life. My family and ...
