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Spring Forward

by Michael Hofferber. Copyright © 2005. All rights reserved.
Now that we’re on the verge of falling back into Standard Time — or “God’s time,” as some would have it — the fingers of blame for the senseless exercise called Daylight Saving will soon be wagging again. And, as they have done for more than a [...]

Promises of 1912 Deferred

In 1912, former Presdient Theodore Roosevelt campaigned for the presidency promising national health insurance along with women’s suffrage, safe conditions for industrial workers, a federal minimum wage, and an old-age pension.In many ways, the election of 1912 was a pivotal moment in American politics, inspiring fundamental changes still influencing society today.
Originally a candidate for the [...]