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OPINION | HOYT PURVIS: The big lie? The atmosphere is thick with misinformation. And it might be said that the environment is permeated with misbelief. Misinformation is evident in campaign attacks and criticism by the pro-Trump force... July 14, 2021

HOYT PURVIS: Is democracy safe? Many questions remain unanswered as we move beyond the pandemic. Major ones relate to what some see as an assault on democracy and democratic institutions. We have never experienced such an audacious ... June 23, 2021

HOYT PURVIS: After the pandemic The after-effects of the pandemic are widespread. The impact is significant and will continue for a long time. We celebrate – and justifiably so -- having basically conquered the devastating vi... June 2, 2021

HOYT PURVIS: Ever-shifting rivalries Rivalries are characteristics of business, sports, politics and international relations among other significant segments of our society. Rivalries can define the relationships that, in turn, provide ... May 12, 2021

HOYT PURVIS: Advocacy vs. objectivity The role of journalism and the media in present-day public affairs raise many questions and points of debate. The questions are not necessarily new ones; indeed, some have significant history as they ... April 21, 2021

HOYT PURVIS: Global picks and rolls Recent days have been full of picks and rolls as basketball has carved out a major piece of international sports. Soccer ranks as No. 1 among viewed sports around the world, but we have seen basketba... March 31, 2021

School daze The small package, delivered in my mail, opened up a variety of thoughts and memories — and a few questions — when I opened it. Its contents were simple and not particularly interesting to an outside... March 11, 2021

HOYT PURVIS: School daze The small package, delivered in my mail, opened up a variety of thoughts and memories -- and a few questions -- when I opened it. Its contents were simple and not particularly interesting to an outsid... March 9, 2021

HOYT PURVIS: The filibuster's future I am asked, with increasing frequency, when things are going to "get back to normal." There are certainly some encouraging developments in moving forward with vaccines, and the opening of some public ... February 17, 2021

HOYT PURVIS: The poet's challenge It may take time to sort through the presidential election results and discern the most important meaning and trends. There are lessons to be learned, including, importantly, the key roles of educatio... January 27, 2021