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Free Speech has Now Become Life Threatening
Article that discusses how opposing views have escalated to an alarming levels and what we can do as citizens to protect our right to free…
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The Power of Moments: Creating Memories that Endure
During the Marine Marathon, the author faced excruciating leg pain but was inspired by a stranger’s encouraging words to push through and finish. This experience…
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Democracy at a Crossroads: Lessons from History for America’s Future
A few weeks ago, while vacationing in New Orleans, I had the opportunity to visit the National World War II Museum. After going through the…
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Books, Festivals, and the Escape We All Need
This past October, I had the privilege of participating in the Decatur Book Festival, an incredible event for a first-time author like me. Setting up…
Lisa VanPatten 