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COLUMN: What is ChatGPT?

If you are in the “baby boomer” generation or close to it, you will recall having to write ...

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Uncovering the history of African American women’s literacy

Reading and writing are privileges that I sometimes take for granted. Writing is therapy for me and reading ...

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COLUMN: Attention spans are shortening

There are numerous research studies in recent months that confirm that attention spans of both children and adults ...

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COLUMN: Proposed fund for victims, families is vital but lamentable

By Roger Chesley Virginia Mercury Victims of large-scale violent attacks, as well as family members of those killed, ...

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COLUMN: Golden bucket offers lesson for parents when shopping

We were picking up a few items at Walmart when a stack of small, golden-colored buckets caught Timothy’s ...

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COLUMN: Otto’s Richmond Wrap-Up Week No. 4

As the General Assembly reaches the halfway point of the legislative session, we in the House of Delegates ...

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COLUMN: Reflections

To be elected mayor of one’s home city is a tremendous honor. I am proud to have served ...

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COLUMN: Teacher shortage — it’s more than pay

Occasionally a news article will appear regarding the shortage of classroom teachers, and it seems that the general ...

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COLUMN: New Year’s Resolution for 2023: See Your Primary Care Doctor

About 23% of Americans wanted to start 2022 by living healthier, which was the most popular New Year’s ...

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Adieu 2022, welcome 2023 with hope and optimism

If there’s one thing we have to do now is to say adieu 2022. With all the events ...

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