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The concept that nations are always preparing for the last war is nothing new. It’s only remarkable that as the 21st century progresses, that lesson has yet to be learned.Past examples are abundant: During the American Civil War, troops marched across...
My Turn: A case for reparations DANIEL A. BROWN Published: 4/22/2021 8:40:23 AM Barring its current controversies, in the years immediately following the creation of the State of Israel in 1948, the nation was an impoverished mess. Many of its population were living in tent cities, the infrastructure was in name only and the country suffered an austerity more severe than what Great Britain was enduring. Food rationing allowed each Israeli citizen a meager 1,600 calories a day. Contrary to popular misconceptions, Israel had received no armaments or foreign aid from the United States. The e...
My Turn: Acknowledging the caste system of white supremacy DANIEL A. BROWN Published: 3/4/2021 9:27:52 AM When most white Americans think about racism in our country, their immediate reaction might be to conjure up images from the 1960s of noble, non-violent black demonstrators integrating Southern lunch counters and water fountains. After which, they can soothe themselves with Dr. King’s “I have a dream” speech. Unfortunately, the legacy of racism in our country is far uglier and ingrained. Let me reassure the reader that this isn’t some generic white shame screed. I have never bel...
My Turn: Hope springs eternal DANIEL BROWN Published: 2/2/2021 12:22:30 PM It’s been seven years since I moved away from the Pioneer Valley, but I still remember when springtime arrives there. First, the crocuses pop out of the snow, bringing color to the bleak winter landscape. The maple sugar houses begin burning their long wooden planks signaling time for my annual pilgrimage to Gould’s Sugarhouse for a ceremonial breakfast of sausage and waffles smothered in butter and syrup. The Red Sox take the field and we fans rekindle the joys of yelling at our television sets during the post-s...
Jan. 12 Tiffany M. Jensen, 40, Hermantown, driving while impaired, fined $1,000 and 90 days local confinement, time and $950 stayed on one year probation with conditions. Hannah E. Reiswig, 25, Floodwood, hands-free law violation, fined $65. Jan. 13 Lily J. Cadwell, 45, Duluth, disorderly conduct, fined $100. Justin R. Defoe, 38, Cloquet, possessing counterfeit currency, fined $50 and one year local confinement, time stayed on one year probation with conditions; give false name to a peace officer, fined $50 and 90 days local confinement, time stayed on one year probation with conditions. ...