Author: Pius Kamau
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Fauci vs. Trump — the scientist vs. the showman | Pius Kamau
I was astounded to learn that Dr. Anthony Fauci hired personal protection for himself and his family. President Biden issued Fauci — former director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, 1984 to 1992 — a preemptive pardon because President Trump promised “retribution” against his perceived enemies. Dr. Fauci spoke as a scientist, explaining…
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Slavery’s scars remain for Black Americans | Pius Kamau
I recently recorded a podcast on Black History month for the Coalition Against Global Genocide (CoAGG.org), a group I belong to. In this podcast our guest, Dr. Lee Butler, president of Iliff School of Theology, discussed how Black American history is reflected in and continues to influence today’s Black Americans’ lives. A society’s history influences…
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When will we adopt a wiser immigration policy? | Pius Kamau
It’s been surprising to some that the Donald Trump administration’s great deportation of undocumented immigrants began in earnest so early after his inauguration. In their laments, my leftist friends and some Hispanics who voted for Trump express disbelief. Trump is merely unveiling what he promised. It will continue for the next four years, or as…
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Don’t forget it takes two to get pregnant | Pius Kamau
Men play a primary role in one of many privations that women endure. Men are principals at the inception of pregnancies. Male lawmakers, religious leaders and other entities, craft laws that affect women’s well-being and health, including restricting abortions. Since the Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade, most abortions are currently performed through “abortion pills”…
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Carter exuded idealism, integrity, and humility | Pius Kamau
To me state Rep. Matt Soper’s recent, headline-making comment about former President Jimmy Carter’s death on Twitter / X was surprising and frankly speaking dismaying. Many other people on X had a similar negative opinion. Soper said he was jubilant, “the world is rid of a despot,” thanking God for finally calling Carter home. His…
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Reflections on Christmas past and present | Pius Kamau
I am often asked if I celebrate Christmas, something usually asked by people who only know me casually. The question implies that to many Americans, the African continent is uniformly non-Christian, most likely Muslim. A Christmas celebration in Africa is therefore beyond their ken. The question’s implications traverse knowledge of history, geography and geopolitics. Of…
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America doles out health care by denial | Pius Kamau
Our pre-op diagnosis was acute appendicitis, but the patient actually had a ruptured Iliac artery aneurysm. Instead of an hour’s procedure, I was in the OR most of Saturday morning and afternoon repairing the aneurysm. The memory of that Saturday ordeal came flooding back to me on hearing that an insurance company planned to henceforth…
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Democrats must rediscover their roots | Pius Kamau
But for a few changes, Colorado’s government remains intact following the last elections, including sending an equal Democrat/Republican congressional delegation to Washington. I hated seeing Dr. Yadira Caraveo, a scientist, lose to Gabe Evans — by 2,600 votes — in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District in an election campaign marred by a TV ad avalanche that…
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Envisioning one nation indivisible | Pius Kamau
Even though the current election is the “most important election” in America, many Americans will opt not to participate, just as they sat out George W. Bush’s and Barack Obama’s elections. Both resulted in seismic changes for the world and America. Obama’s Affordable Care Act has transformed the health-care marketplace and insurance coverage for millions;…
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COLUMN: Liberal, conservative can coexist in the same person | Pius Kamau
It is likely my vote will not decide the next president of the republic, but I intend to vote. The wonder of being an American is this right that’s enshrined in the Constitution, even though for many it has been impossible. During the Jim Crow era, and KKK dominated Colorado’s government, women and large numbers…