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Paul Hammel: 'SAVE America Act' is a solution in search of a problem One of my favorite political slogans of all time is “a solution in search of a problem.”
Susan Bennett: My many maladies I saw a shirt once that said, “Undiagnosed, but something ain’t right.”
Is modern life eroding our willingness to sacrifice for something greater? | The Ethical Life podcast 🎧 Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada explore commitment, loyalty and purpose, asking why fewer people feel bound to causes, communities or ide…
