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The Dangers of Corporate Consolidation: The recent suspension of Jimmy Kimmel has underscored a critical issue: the consolidation of media power and its dangerous implications for free speech. While Kimmel's reinstatement may seem like a resolution, the deeper problem—the growing consolidation of corporate media control—remains. This isn't just about one late-night host, but a wider concern that impacts the freedom of expression for all Americans. Corporate media giants like

Recent changes to the way we will cast ballots in Collin County have caused some serious consternation and distress in McKinney. As you may know, the county commissioners, all Republicans of course, have voted to change the method of voting from electronic machines to paper ballots that must be filled in by hand.  We’ve gone backwards from fast, efficient, reliable technology to time-consuming, inefficient, error-prone pens and paper. The intent is obvious, regardless of what

In a time when democratic values are under siege, the McKinney Area Democratic Club stands as a beacon for free-thinking individuals in...

If you’re feeling a deep sense of political despair right now, you are not alone. The headlines can feel like a relentless assault: the...

In 1998, Jason Hernandez was sentenced to life  without parole for a nonviolent drug offense. Fifteen years later, President Obama...

They’re Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud A Texas GOP candidate just admitted the only way to “protect conservative wins” is through extreme...

Every first Monday of September, we enjoy the long weekend of Labor Day. For many, it’s the unofficial end of summer, a final barbecue, a...

The assault on our representative democracy is rapidly spreading, endangering the lifeblood of our nation. Not only is there a direct...

I’ve been reflecting on the word “courage.” I believe we must be courageous to defend democracy, but even more so now than ever before....

I saw a bumper sticker recently that said, “Be Kind.” It’s a powerful message captured in just two simple words. It got me thinking,...

A Democratic Call to Compassion and Conviction As Democrats, we must not surrender the powerful symbols of the American Flag and the...

The way I see it Car drivers are familiar with their automobile’s passenger side mirror, a convex reflector that distorts the image in...

After more than two years after the official end of slavery, word gets to Texas on June 19, 1865

The way I see it Happy Pride Month, McKinney! June is a vibrant celebration of love, authenticity, and the hard-won progress of the...