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Michael P. Ackley has worked more than three decades as a journalist, the majority of that time at the Sacramento Union. His experience includes reporting, editing and writing commentary. He retired from teaching journalism for California State University at Hayward.
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Saddam and the solstice

by Michael Ackley -- Given as our species is to symbolism, can the allegorical nature of Saddam Hussein's capture have escaped worldwide notice? It is almost too pat. The evil man is more…

Bidding fair

by Michael Ackley -- Editor's note: Michael Ackley's columns may include satire and parody based on current events, and thus mix fact with fiction. He assumes informed readers will be able to more…

Weed and feed

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Head of the class

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Can you say 'mandate'?

by Michael Ackley -- Editor's note: Michael Ackley's columns may include satire and parody based on current events, and thus mix fact with fiction. He assumes informed readers will be able to more…

Defining 'the mainstream'

by Michael Ackley -- The case against Janice Rogers Brown boils down to the fact she is too hostile to government. So says Sen. Diane Feinstein. As evidence of this hostility, we more…

Leading by following

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Government mandates on toddlers

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Memo to state government: Get out!

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Set these letters free!

by Michael Ackley -- Editor's note: Michael Ackley's columns contain satire and parody based on current events, and thus mix fact with fiction. He assumes informed readers will be able to tell more…