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Sep 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
Gary Horton: Minimum expectations for a decent society
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In a commentary published by the Santa Clarita Valley Signal, Gary Horton argues that a “decent society” should decide which preventable harms it will no longer accept. He says elections are approaching and warns against fearmongering tied to political “isms,” while pointing to public education, public health, courts, and infrastructure as examples of government enabling opportunity.
WHO: Gary Horton
WHAT: A local opinion piece arguing for minimum conditions Americans should expect from a decent society, especially ahead of upcoming elections.
WHEN: Reported Sep 2, 2026 at 3:30 AM ET
WHERE: Santa Clarita, CA
WHY: The piece is prompted by the approach of elections and the surrounding fearmongering, using the question of what Americans should reasonably expect from a decent society.
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