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How to stop targeted violence in US cities

Not surprisingly, the worst violence has occurred in cities where local politicians have at least tacitly supported the rioters. This is completely wrong-headed. Taking criminals off the street and restoring public order must be job No. 1.

August 13, 2020 in Commentary.
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Why Reagan’s call to conservatism needs to be heard again today

Like conservatives of today, Reagan expressed a grave concern that too many Americans saw more government as the solution to their problems, even though by 1964, history had already shown that bigger government actually was the problem.

August 13, 2020 in Commentary.
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Scott, Milne win GOP primary races, but so do Klar-affiliated legislative candidates

Incumbent Gov. Phil Scott trounced persistent challenger John Klar in Tuesday’s Republican primary election, but now Klar is pondering running as an independent in the Nov. 3 general election.

August 12, 2020 in TNR News.
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Opinion: Voter fraud more likely to impact election than foreign meddling

There is no proof that the Chinese, Russian, Iranian, or any other foreign government changed or interfered with balloting during the 2016 election. Americans ought to be far more concerned about domestic voter fraud and the integrity of state-managed election efforts.

August 12, 2020 in Commentary.
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We’re a doctor and a nurse. Here are 10 things you should know about sending your kids to school

Some schools are reopening this fall. COVID-19 is still going around, so parents have a lot of questions about what this means for their kids, their families, and their extended families. Here’s our take on the top questions we’re hearing.

August 12, 2020 in U.S..
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‘Philadelphia Statement’ defends free speech from cancel culture

Asserting that cancel culture has put freedom of expression in crisis, a statement initially signed by 45 prominent individuals from universities, think tanks, and other organizations asserts that expressing “ideas we find offensive is not an act of ‘violence.’”

August 12, 2020 in U.S..
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Vermont prison church services on hold, primary turnout way up

Vermont’s state prisons won’t be open to volunteers offering religious services anytime soon, Agency of Human Services Secretary Mike Smith said at Tuesday’s press conference. 

August 11, 2020 in TNR News.
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Gov. Cuomo calls criticisms of NY’s nursing home deaths ‘political’ as damaging reports stack up

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo dismissed suggestions Monday that local officials are undercounting coronavirus deaths at nursing homes while a several reports indicate the state inaccurately measured how the virus affected long-term care facilities.

August 11, 2020 in U.S..
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Report: Millions lose health insurance because of COVID-19 shutdowns

More than 5 million people lost their health insurance coverage over the past several months because of COVID-19 restrictions as costs for lifesaving medications and treatments for cancer also skyrocketed.

August 11, 2020 in U.S..
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No relief from Congress leaves states burdened with election costs, officials say

In addition to the costs that normally come with holding an election, states now are struggling to deal with the expected flood of absentee ballots and how to provide funding for necessary protective equipment like masks, face shields and hand sanitizer.

August 11, 2020 in U.S..
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Leahy and Dean condemn Portland riots – Sanders and Welch, not so much

Judging by their public statements and actions, Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Peter Welch seem either unaware or unopposed to the organized, violent rioting being waged nightly in Portland by Antifa and other leftists.

August 10, 2020 in TNR News.
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Former Vermont TV news anchor receives absentee ballot request card in Tennessee

The card wasn’t forwarded by the U.S. Post Office — it was mailed directly from Vermont to Tennessee, former WVNY-22 news anchor Gary Wheelock reported on Facebook last week.

August 10, 2020 in TNR News.

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