Author: Kevin Gaither
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Solidarity after Alexandria Shooting
The Alexandria, Virginia Congressional shooting shines a spotlight on the intersection of mental health treatment, access to healthcare, extreme political rhetoric, and an absence of common ground approaches in government, in the media, and in public discourse. Anyone capable of opening fire on unarmed people is violent, unhinged, and in need of treatment. This is…
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Fracking on the New Madrid Seismic Zone a No Go
If you haven’t heard, a company is trying to obtain a fracking permit in White County. That’s extremely close to the New Madrid fault line. If you don’t know about the history of the New Madrid Seismic Zone, it’s 150 miles long and has been home to four of the largest earthquakes in the history…
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Focus on Lack of Results, Not Russia
All we see and hear these days from the mainstream media, from pundits, and from too many on social media is constant speculation and incessant leaks about the Russia investigation. This includes ties and potential collusion between President Trump’s campaign and transition team. It’s a bit much. Most regular people don’t have much tangible connection…
