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  • Dualism Defines Politicians

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    James A. Bacon
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    This column has been republished with permission from Vox Fairfax. Do not pity the masses. Rather, exercise some sympathy for them as they attempt to sort through their daily lives while politicians – elected and campaigning – issue barrages of promises, criticisms, and non-answers to questions. With just a smattering of reflection, the separate universe…

  • The Poverty of Hate in Virginia

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    James A. Bacon
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    This column has been republished with permission from VoxFairfax. Whether or not one accepts or agrees with the designation of hate groups by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), the potential for the existence and proliferation of such organizations should be of concern to all. That concern, in turn, relies upon credible information. For 2021,…