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As our nation just completed its 115th Congressional election with almost 120 million people voting amid thunderbolt issues such as immigration, national security and voter suppression, we took special notice of the unique viewpoint shared by a very small cohort — the continent’s Native Americans.

Well, so much for a peaceful transfer of power. Five Americans died on Jan. 6 when an angry mob stormed the U.S. Capitol and forced members of Congress to flee and barricade themselves for fear of personal harm. We all know what happened. We saw it on live TV. Most of us think we know why it happened but far too many of our fellow Americans are denying it. What is undeniable is we all just witnessed one of the darkest days ever in our democracy’s history.

100 years ago – January 20, 1921

The New Year brings new and exciting opportunities in the Healdsburg Library.

October already. These colder mornings arouse the desire to cook big, deep dishes of food. Even though some days are still pretty warm, the cooler evenings have me cooking beans and stews for the first time in months.

Have you no sense of decency, sir? At long last, have you left no sense of decency?

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