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Right from the Middle: Growing divide undermining American strength and Democracy

Posted on October 20, 2023October 24, 2023 By William Lipinski No Comments on Right from the Middle: Growing divide undermining American strength and Democracy
Right from the Middle: Growing divide undermining American strength and Democracy

Right from the Middle: Growing divide undermining American strength and Democracy By Bill Lipinski I believe the original cause of the great divide in our democratic republic is the loss of faith or trust in our leaders and our institutions. The seeds for this great divide were planted about 55 years ago, by the demonstrations…

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Right from the Middle: Can we win the war in Ukraine?

Posted on August 3, 2022October 18, 2022 By William Lipinski 2 Comments on Right from the Middle: Can we win the war in Ukraine?
Right from the Middle: Can we win the war in Ukraine?

Right from the Middle: Can we win the war in Ukraine? Before America should enter any war, they should have a clear strategic plan developed on how to win that war. Our record of winning wars has been marred by many failures over the decades including most recently our withdrawal from Afghanistan where the terrorist…

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Right from the Middle: The basic principles of positive Americanism

Posted on July 9, 2022July 9, 2022 By William Lipinski No Comments on Right from the Middle: The basic principles of positive Americanism
Right from the Middle: The basic principles of positive Americanism

Right from the Middle: The basic principles of positive Americanism What are the principles of positive Americanism? Former Congressman and “Two Guys on Politics” podcaster Bill Lipinski discusses them in his twice monthly Op-Ed. By William O. Lipinski In honor of the 4th of July I would like to state my principles of positive Americanism….

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Right from the Middle: The Need for an Ethnic America Caucus in our Congress

Posted on April 11, 2022June 14, 2022 By William Lipinski No Comments on Right from the Middle: The Need for an Ethnic America Caucus in our Congress
Right from the Middle: The Need for an Ethnic America Caucus in our Congress

Right from the Middle: The Need for an Ethnic America Caucus in our Congress American politics needs to balance by creating an ethnic caucus to ensure that everyone’s rights are represented in America. By William O. Lipinski When I was sworn in as a member of the United States house of representatives in January 1983,…

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Right from the Middle: Our Democratic Republic has done much for the world

Posted on October 22, 2021October 22, 2021 By William Lipinski No Comments on Right from the Middle: Our Democratic Republic has done much for the world
Right from the Middle: Our Democratic Republic has done much for the world

Right from the Middle: Our Democratic Republic has done much for the world Since 1776, America has been a beacon of freedom for the world. Our Democratic Republic has done much for the people of the world writes former Congressman Bill Lipinski in his “Right from the Center” opinion column By Bill Lipinski Every once…

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Right from the Middle: How we can bring America back

Posted on August 21, 2021August 23, 2021 By William Lipinski No Comments on Right from the Middle: How we can bring America back
Right from the Middle: How we can bring America back

Right from the Middle: How we can bring America back Right from the Middle: Former Congressman Bill Lipinski advocates Americans to reverse the nation’s downward trends that include a very significant decline in America’s religious beliefs and in attendance at religious services, decline in marriages, families, patriotic spirit and individual responsibility. He asks public to…

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Right from the Middle: Did America Peak in the 1950s?

Posted on August 14, 2021August 23, 2021 By William Lipinski No Comments on Right from the Middle: Did America Peak in the 1950s?
Right from the Middle: Did America Peak in the 1950s?

Right from the Middle: Did America Peak in the 1950s? By Bill Lipinski In my opinion, the United States of America, this land of the Pilgrims Pride reached it’s zenith of moral responsibility economic power, patriotism, civic and community engagement, global leadership and freedom in the late 1950’s. Since then we’re witnessed a long slow decline, except for the…

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Right from the Middle: All American Eagle’s program

Posted on August 9, 2021August 22, 2021 By William Lipinski No Comments on Right from the Middle: All American Eagle’s program
Right from the Middle: All American Eagle’s program

Right from the Middle: All American Eagle’s program Former Congressman Bill Lipinski continues to host his annual essay contests for school children (6th – 8th grade) on the topics of America history and patriotism. There are four areas of interest listed below. Enter today. By Bill Lipinski Following is a program that I believe can…

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Change voting system so we can make better choices

Posted on March 22, 2020March 22, 2020 By Ray Hanania 5 Comments on Change voting system so we can make better choices
Change voting system so we can make better choices

Change voting system so we can make better choices Americans need to give the system of national elections a serious reconsideration and come up with a new system that doesn’t give certain states all fit weight in the election cycle. Before even half the states complete their primaries, the candidates are already chosen By Ray…

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  • Sunday, October 26, the Village of Orland Park formally rededicated its Village Hall in honor of the late former Mayor Fredrick T. Owens
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