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    The Indoctrination Irony

    If you’re worried about indoctrination in public schools, you’re decades too late.

    By ivwordsblog, 3 monthsMarch 5, 2023 ago
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    A Centrist Democrat’s Presumption

    Don’t you lecture me about vanity in the political sphere. After Bernie Sanders was pushed out of the presidential nomination in 2016 and 2020, I held my nose and voted against Trump in the general elections. Like many Progressives in the USA. Even as pissed off as I was about Read more…

    By Martin C. Fredricks IV, 1 yearDecember 14, 2021 ago
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    Politics/Government

    The Two-Party System is an Abject Failure

    The USA’s two-party political/governing system is an absolute failure on climate and so many other crucial challenges.

    By Martin C. Fredricks IV, 2 yearsOctober 6, 2021 ago
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    Climate Crisis

    CARES Act Funds for Fracking: An Oil Industry Idea

    Kinda makes you wonder who’s actually running North Dakota, doesn’t it?

    By Martin C. Fredricks IV, 2 yearsFebruary 23, 2021 ago
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    The Way It Is

    2020: The List of Lists

    It’s the year no-one will want to remember but we’ll never be able to forget. Help me give it the kiss-off it deserves.

    By Martin C. Fredricks IV, 3 yearsDecember 3, 2020 ago
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    Climate Crisis

    Fargo-Moorhead MSA Schools Coronavirus Update | Week 7

    Update on confirmed coronavirus cases in Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan statistical area school districts – Week 7

    By Martin C. Fredricks IV, 3 yearsOctober 24, 2020 ago
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    Climate Crisis

    WORC Has a Post-Coal Plan That’ll Work

    Organization presents what can be a valuable roadmap for elected officials and regulators who embrace the reality of energy’s future.

    By Martin C. Fredricks IV, 3 yearsSeptember 3, 2020 ago
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    Climate Crisis

    Schools Should Report Coronavirus Cases to Communities

    We’re paying for this misguided and potentially tragic experiment. We have a right to know how it might affect us. Or not. And how it’s working. Or not.

    By Martin C. Fredricks IV, 3 yearsAugust 26, 2020 ago

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