politics of the united states

Letter to the Editor: Why not call him king?
Commentary, Leters to the Editor
Jul 05, 2024
If he can require payment before offering a pardon, why not call him king? If he can use military force against American citizens, why not call him ki...
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The nuclear option(s)
Commentary, Local Columnists, Nation World
NICHOLAS L. WADDY 
Jul 04, 2024
After President Joe Biden’s abysmal performance in the first debate, Democrats and progressives are sweating bullets. They have been in denial for fou...
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Supreme Court decision makes mockery of July 4th
Commentary, Nation World
JACKIE CALMES Los Angeles Times 
Jul 04, 2024
WASHINGTON (TNS) — Perhaps on the Fourth of July, the Alitos flew the American flag properly, not upside down, at their Virginia or New Jersey homes. ...
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Allegany County Democrats open headquarters in Wellsville
Allegany County News, Daily Headlines, News, ...
KATHRYN ROSS news@oleantimesherald.com 
Jul 02, 2024
WELLSVILLE — The Allegany County Democratic Committee opened the doors to its 2024 headquarters Monday evening with the help of congressional candidat...
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Biden down, but is he out?
Commentary, Nation World
CARL P. LEUBSDORF The Dallas Morning News 
Jul 02, 2024
WASHINGTON (TNS) — Democratic leaders are trying to contain the political damage after President Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance accentuated...
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Small New York towns masquerading as democracies
Commentary, Local Columnists, New York
RONALD FRASER Special to Olean Times Herald 
Jul 01, 2024
Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign pits Americans who favor a citizen-based, democratic form of government against those who seek to centralize...
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No hiding flaws of proposed mask ban
Commentary, New York
Jun 27, 2024
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal for a new ban on face coverings raises irresolvable constitutional and enforcement concerns. When she took office during ...
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