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Bearing witness, inspiring joy
18+ min ago (589+ words) By Kevin de l’Aigle Yesterday, I walked around the twisted remains of the 300-year-old Witness Tree that collapsed on the evening of Aug. 31 into the morning of Sept. 1 across from the Pat Conroy Literary Center. The first feeling I got…...
Letter | Mayor's race shows value of ranked-choice voting
12+ hour, 30+ min ago (168+ words) The Capital Times Letters to the Editor Dear Editor: What are we up to now in the count of candidates for Madison mayor? Seven? Eight? All reasonably decent ones, too. Imagine how widely the vote is going to be split....
Democratic Lt. Gov. candidate David Pepper touts affordability at Jefferson County stop
5+ min ago (194+ words) WTOV Democratic Lt. Gov. candidate David Pepper touts affordability at Jefferson County stop Jefferson County, OH — Democratic lieutenant governor candidate David Pepper made a campaign stop in Jefferson County on Saturday, speaking with voters at the county party’s picnic and…...
Boulder Chamber Releases First Round of Ballot Endorsements
13+ hour, 28+ min ago (773+ words) BOULDER CHAMBER TAKES MEASURED APPROACH TO 2026 BALLOT MEASURES Boulder Chamber weighs tax burden against measurable return, local investment and accountability in positions on childcare, passenger rail, City debt and fentanyl penalties. BOULDER, Colo. — Following review by its Community Affairs Council…...
LETTER: Trump promises
3+ hour, 26+ min ago (142+ words) Economic malaise and a war? The Iran war is now more than six months old. I also hear that our president doesn’t care if 99 percent of us are feeling an economic pinch. So much for Donald Trump’s campaign promises and…...
My Husband Drove Two Hours to Have Lunch With His Younger Brother
45+ min ago (36+ words) By the time he got home, his brother had forgotten they had eaten together My husband drove up to Atlanta to visit his younger …...
Steve Inman: Sunday, September 13, 2026
9+ hour, 26+ min ago (20+ words) Jeff WelschSeptember 12, 2026 Andrew RossiSeptember 12, 2026 Renée JeanSeptember 12, 2026 Kerry DrakeSeptember 12, 2026 Kolby FedoreSeptember 12, 2026...
Back to School Voices From New York City Educators
10+ hour, 55+ min ago (674+ words) Heading into the new school year, New York City educators are reflecting on ICE, workers’ democracy, and more. The school year is beginning for millions of students, educators, families and school workers across New York City’s public school system — and…...
Students Don’t Decide Whether to Pay Attention
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (473+ words) Attention in the teen brain follows biological rules, and teachers can work with them to help ensure that students learn. Their brains are “paying attention” to something that has a greater attention system priority than what teachers are saying because…...
‘Boatbuilders’ Review: A Mellow Maine Boatyard Study That Offers All the Quiet Rewards of Fine Craftsmanship in Action
15+ hour, 56+ min ago (882+ words) There are few things as calmingly enjoyable as the modest, closeup spectacle of an expert craftsman at work. Whether the trade is cooking or carpentry, watching them ply their trade with equal parts ease and intense concentration is both gratifyingly…...