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Ernest A. Canning is a retired attorney, author, and Vietnam Veteran (4th Infantry, Central Highlands 1968). He previously served as a Senior Advisor to Veterans For Bernie. Canning has been a member of the California state bar since 1977. In addition to a juris doctor, he has received both undergraduate and graduate degrees in political science. Follow him on Twitter: @cann4ing
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Kamala Harris Amongst Best Contributions Immigrants Have Given Our Nation

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The GOP’s Hypocritical Exploitation of Laken Riley

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Biden Should Federalize Texas National Guard Amid State Defiance of SCOTUS Order

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Fifty SCOTUS Amici Briefs Underscore Enormity of Trump Ballot Disqualification Issue

Survival of democracy and rule of law also on docket, as potential for political chaos looms no matter how Court ultimately rules...

Local Fox Affiliate Moderator Mars California U.S. Senate Primary Debate With Absurd Query

'Support' from 'tens of millions' deceived by Trump/Fox 'News' propaganda doesn't justify support for an authoritarian scoundrel...

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