Commentary submitted by Randi McGinn As the nation collectively holds its breath awaiting the incoming administration of Donald Trump (Will America be made Great Again or will chaos & billionaires reign?), I am reminded of my visit to Germany about six months after Trump was elected the last time in 2016. I was fortunate enough […]
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On the Brink……
This letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the author. You can submit your own: editor@citydesk.org As the nation collectively holds its breath awaiting the incoming administration of Donald Trump (Will America be made Great Again or will chaos & billionaires reign?), I am reminded of my visit to Germany about six months after Trump was […]