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One on One With George Santos
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Veterans Need to Join Together, Part One
There are several reasons why veterans need to join together. Upon leaving the military veterans can lose the structure and support of the military. This structure and support had met their lower-level physiological and safety needs.
Political Debates and Resentment Amongst Presidential Candidates
When looking at the September 10th presidential debate between former President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, it was easy to identify the distaste that each candidate demonstrated towards each other. Both had aggressive moments over the most hotly contested topics that these candidates either opposed or supported. Since the days of George Washington, there is no surprise over the negative tensions that are being demonstrated through the hotly contested moments of presidential debates.
Why Every Parent Needs a Will
A: If you are a parent of a young child, you have probably heard that you should have a will. But do you know why? There are two main reasons a parent of a minor child needs a Last Will and Testament. The first is to create a testamentary trust to hold assets distributable to the child who cannot legally inherit assets as a minor. The second is to name a guardian in the event both parents pass away before the child reaches the age of eighteen.
Contrasting views of Presidential Conventions
Ladies and gentlemen, when Abraham Lincoln was nominated in 1860, and a committee brought the news to him at his home in Springfield, Illinois, his reply was two sentences long. Then, while his friends and neighbors waited in the street, and while bonfires lit up the May evening, he said simply, "And now I will not longer defer the pleasure of taking you, and each of you, by the hand."
The Imperative of Transparency: A Call for Full Disclosure in American Governance
In a democratic society, the flow of information between the government and the governed should be unrestricted and transparent. It is a fundamental principle that the people are the ultimate authority in a democracy, and as such, they have an inherent right to know how their representatives conduct the business of governance. However, the current state of affairs in the United States suggests a significant deviation from this ideal. The persistent culture of secrecy and the pervasive practice of "behind closed doors" discussions in Congress raise profound concerns about the erosion of public trust and the accountability of elected officials.
Foreign Policy Issues in the Ukraine, the Middle East, and Taiwan
This assault began on August 6th by 10,000 hardened Ukrainian soldiers that were eager to bring the war to the Russian people and make them feel the sting of fighting. President Volodymyr Zelensky had to endure the in-fighting between the Republicans and Democrats over the most recent financial and military aid congressional bill. The Ukrainians are reveling in this reversal of fortune against Putin who has ordered reserves from battlefield areas and redeployed them back toward their own territory and must oppose the onslaught of drones that has attacked Russian airfields. Zelensky is determined to regain his territory and not to make peace with Russia until all these lands are liberated. Putin has more equipped forces, but he is shocked over his country's weakness to halt this enemy's weeklong enemy incursion. Outside of establishing a commission to address this incursion, the Russian government is dumbfounded in how to handle this movement that has not yet been pushed back.
GI Bill 9/11—Using Your Education Benefit
One of the top benefits of serving in the military is the possibility of a free education. This is commonly referred to as the GI Bill, dating back to 1944 when it first became law, providing education benefits to service members returning from World War II. It was updated after 9/11 and today is known as the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
The Dangerous French Summer of 1944 and the Loss of Paris
The world has descended on Paris for the Summer Olympics that has seen global athletes participate during the goodwill of these games. As Americans are leading the medal count, it was eighty years ago this month that our soldiers fought the Nazis in France. While the German Wehrmacht hurt American forces through the deadly hedgerow fighting that caused massive casualties for both sides, the Supreme Commander of Allied Expeditionary Forces General Dwight D. Eisenhower expected his armies to push away from Normandy.
Michael Curtin and the 3256 Foundation
Two months before the 9/11/01 anniversary, these citizens are armed with smiles and patriotism to honor the police and military bravery of Curtin. Twenty-three years ago, it was a beautiful day, as Curtin wanted to finish his workday, and return home to celebrate his wife Helga's birthday. Instead, it became one of the worst days in American history, as this country was under attack. As terrorist hijackers carried out coordinated attacks on Manhattan, Washington D.C., and Flight 93 over Shanksville, Pennsylvania, the city ordered all rescue workers towards the World Trade Center. Curtin was at a command post in the North Tower when the South Tower collapsed. After this building was attacked, civilians tried to exit this building, Curtin refused to vacate his post. He stayed in this deadly situation until all his officers from Truck 2 left this perilous situation. At 10:28 am, the North Tower crashed to the ground, killing Curtin and thirteen other Emergency Serv
Don't Underestimate Cackling Kamala
This is a dangerous train of thought for the Grand Old Party if they are to send President Trump back to the Oval Office for a second term.
Presidential Turmoil and Change in American History
- President Lyndon B. Johnson, 1968
Ask Your Fellow Veteran: Help for Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder is a serious mental illness and also known as Manic-Depressive Disorder. It causes unusual shifts in your mood, concentration, energy, and ability to do day-to-day functions.
"By God, that will be the last speech that he will ever make!" John Wilkes Booth, April 11th, 1865 Historic Threats against American President's
On July 13th, 2024, near Butler Pennsylvania, Former President Donald J. Trump was in the middle of speaking to thousands of people at a campaign rally. Turning slightly as he spoke, shots rang out from Thomas Mathew Crooks, who was quickly shot and killed by law enforcement. Minutes before, Crooks was spotted lying on a roof, as concerned citizens alerted police officials. Trump was shot in the ear, as Crooks almost killed the Republican Party's nominee for the general election against President Joseph Biden. Over the course of America's history, there have been many dangerous situations that saw the killing and wounding of our leaders.
How a Trustee Can Use Assets from a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust
A: No, the assets of the trust are not available to your mom. The irrevocable trust was created to protect assets from being counted for eligibility purposes when applying for Medicaid services. If the principal is available to her, then it is available to pay for her care.
General Ulysses S. Grant, Final Phase of the Vicksburg Campaign
From the start of the Vicksburg campaign, General's Joseph Johnston and John C. Pemberton were never unified to deal with the audacity of Grant's army in Mississippi. The northerners lived off the land, they attacked and prevented two separate armies from uniting to decisively hit their forces. Every day, Lincoln intently watched to learn about the whereabouts of Grant's men that deeply frustrated the ability of the enemy to defeat the Union in this campaign.
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Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk
Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.
South Shore Press Video Vault: Colonial Youth & Family Services Summer Camp
If you're looking for a month-long summer camp for your kids, Colonial Youth and Family Services is hosting one
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Horse Racing Authority
Hector Soler has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, alleging racial discrimination and wrongful termination after years of service at a leading horse racing association.