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Caldwell: Spending locally saves more than money
Everyone likes a bargain. Saving a few dollars can make you feel good for a day or two. ... Read more
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Caldwell: Bridging partisan divide critical to our future
America is facing a second Cold War. This version is not against the Russians, although you can say ... Read more
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Caldwell: Democracy thrives when journalists are safe, respected
Have America’s freedoms become a proverbial Jenga tower, with block after block being pulled away? Sadly, many indicators ... Read more
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Caldwell: Keep focus on children having fun
Somewhere along the way, a segment of adults has lost sight of keeping the emphasis on the first ... Read more
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Caldwell: Parents’ actions become unintentional lessons
Do not fall for the spin coming from a segment of those who make up the 24-hour news ... Read more
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Caldwell: Now is great time to travel the Bluegrass state
Spring break may be almost over, but this is still the perfect time to think about getting out ... Read more
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Caldwell: Technology doesn’t have to deter civil debate
Social media continues to change how communities discuss hot topics, essentially becoming a megaphone for the 21st century ... Read more
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Caldwell: Imperfections make us human
Human beings — by both definition and creation — are flawed; we were never meant to be perfect. ... Read more
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Caldwell: Platform for viewpoints doesn’t equal an endorsement
“How could the newspaper say XYZ?” the caller asked. (I won’t disclose the specific topic so as not ... Read more
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Caldwell: Time-traveling budgets won’t carry education to the future
Throwbacks — the practice of nostalgically looking back and trying to recapture the glory of days gone by ... Read more