November 2022

Nancy Pelosi’s leadership

In the debased discourse of American politics, it’s easy to characterize as “distinguished” the career of any long-serving public official. But the adjective is no exaggeration when applied to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, who announced Thursday that she will not seek a leadership role in the Congress that convenes in January.

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Extremist violence

Sometime in May 2020, Payton Gendron, a 16-year-old in upstate New York, was browsing the website 4chan when he came across a GIF. It was taken from a livestream recording made the previous year by a gunman as he killed 51 people and wounded more than 40 others at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand.

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Denison considers options for troubled Meadows apartments

Denison may be stepping in to resolve issues at a troubled apartment complex. Following an executive session Monday night, the City Council authorized the city attorney and staff to “pursue abatement and/or correction of public health and safety violations up to and including litigation at 2824 W. Crawford,” also known as Meadows apartments or the East Coast Apartments.

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Featured Home: A beautifully restored masterpiece

The home at 1212 North Woods Street is the perfect example of how a classic home can be transformed into a modern masterpiece without sacrificing character or charm. It was built in 1918 and still boasts original wood flooring, ceilings, wood paneling and even the original glass doorknobs. There’s also a restored wood-burning fireplace and lots of shiplap that has been brought back to life.

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