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Kmart, saw and conquered
For the December 25, 2003 issue of Creative Loafing, I reviewed a Kmart. By the way, my dad really did buy me a vacuum that year. As part of its effort to emerge from the K-Hole of bankruptcy, Kmart is testing out a nifty publicity scheme to get folks back into its stores called the…
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Decatur City Commission, District 2
Congratulations Cheryl Kortemeier, the new Decatur City Commissioner for District 2 (my district!). There are a handful of people who show up and work hard at every neighborhood or school event that needs volunteers. Cheryl is one of them. We’re lucky to have her as our rep. Turnout for this election was enormous. In the…
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I have issues
My city will elect a new commissioner for my neighborhood this fall. To help the two candidates pander to me, I’ve drafted a list of local political issues that matter to me. I invite these candidates to propose solutions to these pressing issues. I’ll add to this as I think of more.
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ICE kidnapped my friend, update
On Wednesday, August 27, my friend Reza Zavvar will have a court hearing in Greenbelt, Md. to learn why he has been held captive by the Trump Administration for two months. Trump says – and Fox reports – that he’s focusing ICE on criminals. This is a lie. Reza is not a criminal and is…
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ICE kidnapped my friend
Reza Zavvar was kidnapped by ICE while walking his dog in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Why do I call it kidnapping? Because he is not charged with any crimes; he hasn’t committed one. He’s a legal, permanent resident of the U.S. and has been for 40 years. His detention is cruel and unjust. Many of us know…
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Hell is
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Penne, Vidi, Vici
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American Carnage
A crushed robin’s egg. Cooked yolk. A family home destroyed.
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Tell your representative and senators to fight Trump harder and louder
If Trump’s coup against Constitutional rule horrifies you, you write a letter to Congress and call. I know from professional experience that members of Congress pay attention to their constituents. It doesn’t mean they always act accordingly, but if enough people push, they will bend. I live in Georgia’s 5th Congressional district. I’m represented in…
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Decatur road salt
Dear Decatur: Are you ready for tomorrow’s winter storm?