Category Archives: Local/Metro

“Retire / Rehire” Has No Negative Impact On Retirement System — Says STRS Spokesperson

In my post — Kettering Bd Of Ed Should Give Supt. Schoenlein A Pay Raise — Should Reject “Retire / Rehire” Plan As Unethical — I explain that if I were a member of the Kettering School Board, I would … Continue reading

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In 2011, The Question Progressives Must Answer: How Do We Vitalize Our Democracy?

I recently saw a great movie, “The Duchess,” set in 1770 aristocratic England — where everyone understood that the actions of a whole society were centered on the goal of benefiting the aristocracy. It comes as a shock to realize … Continue reading

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Gary Staiger Condemned Complacency — Urged Fellow Democrats To “Get Off Their Asses”

Gary Staiger died on Thanksgiving day of a suspected heart attack.  He was 62 years old.  Gary was found in his car on W. Third Street, evidently trying to drive himself to the VA hospital. See David Esrati’s post here. … Continue reading

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