Innocent Times

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Those Were the Days

“In more innocent times, the rise of the Internet was seen by many people as a boon to democracy. Disruptive, yes, but the Web broadened the flow of information, introduced new voices into the political debates, empowered citizens . . . .” 

—Dan Balz, political reporter, “A scholar asks, ‘Can democracy survive the Internet?’” The Washington Post, April 22, 2017.

• Editorial Comment: Do I hear a “But . . .” coming?

PeezPix by Ted Pease

“Trainwreck” is well swaddled outside the Senior Center












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