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An Election That Retorred My Hope in Humanity and in America
Summary by The Dallas Editorial Desk Patrick Washington , as published by Dallas Weekly
· November 9, 2026
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By Helen Giddings There are moments when something happens that reminds us who we are, what we stand for, and what we are capable of becoming. For me, this election was one of those moments. And it was deeply personal. I had become increasingly troubled about the direction of our country. My conc...
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Key takeaway For me, this election was one of those moments.
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What is this story about? By Helen Giddings There are moments when something happens that reminds us who we are, what we stand for, and what we are capable of becoming. For me, this election was one of those moments. And it was deeply personal. I had become increasingly troubled about the direction of our country. My conc...
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