Voices

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Join a board. Volunteer your time.

Wow! I am not even sure where to start with the Impact Issue, because dang…

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Learn, move, and then pivot.

What to say about finances in the financial issue? This year…everything! It’s crazy to me…

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Adulting is hard.

If this issue taught me anything, it’s that I’m doing everything financially wrong. HA! Around…

a mom stands next to her two sons in football uniforms by the side of the football field

Sports Ball for All

The sports issue is always a fun one to work on. It brings back many…

a women stands by her son in his football uniform by the side of the football field

Game of Life

My relationship with sports has been the center of many jokes and stories when gathered…

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“Oh, The Places You’ll Go …”

I’m not sure what this says about me, but one of the most inspiring books…

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Knowledge is Power

Education has always been an incredibly important part of my life, whether it’s been learning…

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A Will to Thrive 

In 1993, then-14-year-old LaDonna Crusby was at home alone while her mom and aunt ran…

A women in a vehicle poses with her "I voted" sticker

Your Vote — and Voice — Matter.  So Use Them.

Folks … this one is hard for me.  When the Politics Issue was pitched as…

Illustration of a black trash bag in front of a blue recycle can with marijuana buds

What is something you would legalize in COMO?

Darren Morton I would like to legalize work days as Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and…

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Columbia Deserves a Centrist Government

I recall years ago, as a member of a local civic organization, a policy vote…

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Interest is High in Upcoming Elections

While the good people of COMO go about their busy lives with little concern for…