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Today, Give Thanks — and Take Responsibility

By TIMOTHY HEAD In 1789, President Washington took the first step toward making Thanksgiving the holiday we celebrate today. In his Thanksgiving proclamation, Washington recommended Nov. 26 as a day that we “unite in rendering unto (God) our sincere and humble thanks—for his kind care and protection of the People of this Country previous to their becoming a Nation.” But this day of gratitude was also a day of petition, in Washington’s eyes: He recommended that Americans offer “prayers and supplications” to God in order “to enable us all, whether in public or private ...

Why the Political Left Despises Argentina’s Javier Milei

So, Javier Milei is extremely scary. That’s what the legacy media have decided: The newly elected libertarian conservative leader of Argentina is absolutely frightening. Axios calls him a “far-right libertarian who’s been compared to (former President Donald) Trump.” The New York Times writes, “Argentina Braces Itself for Its New ‘Anarcho-Capitalist’ President,” and called the election Argentina’s “Donald Trump moment.” “Who,” asks The Washington Post, “is Javier Milei, Argentina’s far-right president elect?” This, unsurprisingly, is not the way the ...

Weld Switches Gears, Suspends AG Campaign

By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS For The Intelligencer CHARLESTON — More than seven months after throwing his hat in the ring, State Senate Majority Whip Ryan Weld is suspending his campaign for the Republican nomination to be West Virginia’s next attorney general. Instead, Weld will seek re-election for a third four-year term in the West Virginia Senate representint the 1st District, which includes Hancock, Brooke and Ohio counties and part of Marshall County. Weld, R-Brooke, made his formal announcement Wednesday. Speaking by phone Tuesday prior to Wednesday’s announcement, ...

Fill Your Holiday Stocking With Christmas Albums

LOS ANGELES (AP) — What is a holiday season without festive music? The classics are great, but the classics performed by some of the best performers across pop, R&B, rock, opera, soul and beyond? That’s a real reason to celebrate. In honor of the most wonderful time of the year, The Associated Press’ Music Writer Maria Sherman has compiled some of the best new holiday releases for your listening pleasure. Because sometimes the best thing that can happen to an old classic is revitalizing it with a new performance. Ella Fitzgerald, “Ella Wishes You A Swinging ...

R.E.M., Blondie, Heart, Chapman Up For Songwriters Hall Of Fame

Public Enemy, R.E.M., Blondie, Heart and Tracy Chapman get nods for Songwriters Hall of Fame NEW YORK (AP) — Everything from rap to yacht rock, country and alt-rock are represented among the nominees for the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame, with nods for Public Enemy, Steely Dan, Bryan Adams, George Clinton, Tracy Chapman, R.E.M., Blondie, Heart and The Doobie Brothers. The ballot also includes “Footloose” singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins, Nashville hitmaker Hillary Lindsey, who helped write “Girl Crush” for Little Big Town, and producer-writer Timbaland, the mastermind behind ...

Teen Clothing Choices Are Too Much For This Mom

DEAR ABBY: I am a fairly laid-back mom of a wonderful 13-year-old daughter. Her friends are nice kids, but some of them dress pretty provocatively. I have seen them wear super-short shorts that are very “cheeky” and tops that really expose their assets. We have been invited to a party at a friend’s home, and my daughter is allowed to bring a friend. The friend she has chosen to invite regularly dresses in very provocative attire, and I would feel more comfortable if I knew she was going to dress “appropriately” by my standards. I don’t know what to do. Should I talk to ...