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Why Do We Leave Our Kids in Failing Schools?
There are serious institutional barriers in state law that keep our children in schools that may not fully meet their needs despite the best intentions and interventions by school administrators and teachers.
The Good Life and Happiness
I thought it timely to consider what the status of abundance and happiness is and where it can be found.
What’s at Stake?
At the Cross, in powerful symbolism, God the Father lays claim to the world, establishing God’s right of possession.
Nevada Joint Union High School District Enacts Snitch Policy
“…the new policy urges a student or staff member who unintentionally says anything that another student deems to be hurtful or offensive be reported to his or her school officials as perpetrating harassment or discrimination.”
Rise Gold Details Planning Commissioner Terence McAteer’s Possible Ethical and Legal Abuses
“We have evidence that certain parties have conspired to co-opt public agencies to pressure the Board of Supervisors […] to vote to deny the Project at the future Board hearing,” wrote Ben Mossman.
Finding Faith in Elections: “Audit Logs are the Light”
In this discussion, Amy walked me through the life cycle of an election ballot as it goes through the elections office to be counted.
Nevada County CEO’s Office Contracted with Political Marketing Firm to Create Measure V Campaign Without BOS Approval
The Board of Supervisors (“BOS”) retroactively approved a contract with political consultants, Lew Edwards Group, in order to provide campaign services to the county chief executive officer’s office with taxpayer dollars.
Friar Tuck’s Celebrates 50 Years in Nevada City
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Friar Tuck’s!
Founding Fathers’ Fear of Tyranny of Majority and Mob Rule
“The masses have never thirsted after truth. They turn aside from evidence that is not to their taste, preferring to deify error, if error seduce them.”
California Legislature Moves to Make Hand Counting Ballots Impossible
The California Legislature and Secretary seek to stop counties from ditching voting machines by a sleight of hand.
The Resurgence of Communism in America
Communist leaders and their government agencies take over control of all private property, production of food and goods and its distribution, medical care and the financial system of the country.
Sports and Liberties
“The greatest athletes are talented, of course, but the best of all time generally reach that status by outworking everyone else of equal or greater talent.” —William J. O’Neil
Nevada County Registrar Opposes Disclosing Ballot Information
Natalie Adona, Nevada County Registrar of Voters, requested that the Board of Supervisors opt out of AB 1416, which requires the county to list supporters and opponents of local ballot measures on the ballots distributed to voters.
Memorial Day 2023 in Nevada County
As a way to honor our fallen soldiers and pray for permanent peace, please attend a Memorial Day Remembrance Celebration Event locally on Monday, May 29, 2023.
Lyman Gilmore: Aviation Legend?
Our childhood history books taught us that Orville and Wilbur Wright invented the first powered airplane and conducted the first powered flight, but many local residents of Grass Valley, California, respectfully beg to differ. Local legend has it that Lyman Gilmore made the first powered flight from his Gilmore Airdrome in Grass Valley, California. Is it true?