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Jan 6, 2026

Occupy Caracas, Regime Change in Venezuela

The U.S. has overthrown the Maduro regime in Venezuela; captured its leader, Nicolas Maduro; and occupied the country. Continuing a long history of U.S. interventions in Latin America, Donald Trump has vowed to “run the country until such time that we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition.” The U.S....

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Dec 30, 2025

Guest List: One Never Knows Who They’ll Meet...

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Dec 22, 2025

’Twas a Wine Country Christmas, With our Most...

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Dec 16, 2025

Ouch, the Wisdom of Pain

Maduro regime change

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Dec 2, 2025

Trump Peace Plan Scam: A Study in Diplomatic Malfeasance

The official U.S. line on how the peace plan to end the Ukraine war emerged has Steve Witkoff, Donald...

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Maduro regime change

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Nov 24, 2025

Friendsgiving: A Love letter to Chosen Family

Over the past decade, “Friendsgiving” has gone from a quirky portmanteau to a cultural ritual. Originally a Thanksgiving‑themed feast...

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Maduro regime change

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Nov 18, 2025

Uncommon Sense Woes: The Cost of Anti-Intellectualism

As a kid, my favorite part of grocery shopping wasn’t the snacks or the cereal aisle; it was the...

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Maduro regime change

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Nov 11, 2025

Now We Count—Watch Out, Washington

California voters just approved new congressional boundaries under Proposition 50, tilting the playing field blue and giving Democrats a...

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Maduro regime change

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Nov 4, 2025

Stop Talking About ‘Protests’

I am tired of hearing about “protests” and “protesters.” Those terms sound whiney and powerless to me. “Protest” means...

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Oct 21, 2025

Cash vs. Care, an Unhealthy Shutdown

Health care access in this country is in grave danger—and your wallet could be, too. At issue are the 24...

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Oct 14, 2025

Deciding to Fight, Dems Deliver with Prop 50

The 2025 election will be the first time I’ll be able to vote. As a newly-turned 18 year old,...

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Pacific Sun E-edition

Pacific Sun E-edition

FACES OF THE NORTH BAY

The Face of Real Estate in West Sonoma County

The Face of Real Estate in West Sonoma County

The Face of Organic Chocolate and Tea

The Face of Organic Chocolate and Tea

The Face of Sonoma County Lavender

The Face of Sonoma County Lavender

The Face of Hot Yoga & Pilates

The Face of Hot Yoga & Pilates

The Face of Outdoor Dining in Kenwood

The Face of Outdoor Dining in Kenwood

The Face of Personal Injury Law

The Face of Personal Injury Law

The Face of Private School

The Face of Private School

The Face of Elevated Asian Hospitality

The Face of Elevated Asian Hospitality

The Face of Local Gifts

The Face of Local Gifts

The Face of Hot Yoga

The Face of Hot Yoga

The Face of Dog Training

The Face of Dog Training

The Face of Inclusive, Justice-Centered Montessori Education

The Face of Inclusive, Justice-Centered Montessori Education

The Face of Education for the Individual

The Face of Education for the Individual

The Face of Financial Empowerment

The Face of Financial Empowerment

The Face of Family-Owned Home Improvement

The Face of Family-Owned Home Improvement

The Face of Trusted Home Services

The Face of Trusted Home Services

The Face of Clean Energy Independence

The Face of Clean Energy Independence

The Face of Electrical Contracting

The Face of Electrical Contracting

The Face of Reliable, High-Quality Cannabis in Marin

The Face of Reliable, High-Quality Cannabis in Marin

The Face of Hair Transplantation

The Face of Hair Transplantation