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In defense of the Electoral College: Choose liberty over democracy
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In defense of the Electoral College: Choose liberty over democracy

When James Madison wrote Federalist 68, he described the Electoral College as “almost the only part of the system, of any consequence, which has escaped without severe censure, or which has received the slightest mark of approbation from its opponents.” Now, according to a March 2020 Pew Research Poll, 58% of Americans support a popular...

The ‘Social Dilemma’ has a message: Put the phone down and listen up
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The ‘Social Dilemma’ has a message: Put the phone down and listen up

Netflix’s recent documentary “The Social Dilemma” argues that when it comes to social media, we have let the proverbial genie out of the bottle. Individuals, especially young people, are addicted to a device that profits from selling our attention—resulting in disaster for our health and relationships, but wads of cash for Silicon Valley executives. Whistle-blowers...

Meet the candidates: Hillsdale County district judge: Megan Stiverson
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Meet the candidates: Hillsdale County district judge: Megan Stiverson

Hillsdale native Megan Stiverson, a Hillsdale County family court referee and juvenile court administrator, is running for district court judge.  “I was born and raised here in Hillsdale County so my run means something to me,” Stiverson said. Except for her time in college, Stiverson has spent her whole adult life in the Hillsdale and...