Base instinct explains Trumpism, doesn’t excuse it
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October 21, 2024

Base instinct explains Trumpism, doesn’t excuse it

Evolutionary psychologists say that fear of the other is a primal instinct, encoded in human DNA. Hundreds of thousands of years haven’t done much to ease the loathing, apprehension and resentment so many of us display toward those who don’t look like us, sound like us or worship as we do.

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August 12, 2026
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Dunlevy OKs 12-month pause on data centers
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Dunlevy OKs 12-month pause on data centers
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
August 12, 2026
Approval from Allenport, Elco and Coal Center is still needed for the measure to take effect. Dunlevy became the third Mon Valley community to unanimously approve a resolution Tuesday that could lead ...
Results of testing on Monessen school building expected today
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Results of testing on Monessen school building expected today
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
August 12, 2026
The findings will determine what needs to be done and whether classes can start Aug. 25 as scheduled. Results are coming today for Monessen City School District regarding “abnormalities” that were dis...
Lawsuit blames property damage on EF project
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Lawsuit blames property damage on EF project
August 12, 2026
Richard and Irene Everly claim more than $750,000 in damage was done to their farm. By the MVI An Elizabeth Township couple is suing the Elizabeth Forward School District, its former board president, ...
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Glassport to focus on fixing sewers and streets
By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI 
August 12, 2026
Glassport Council focused on collapsed sewers and other infrastructure problems at Tuesday’s workshop meeting. There will be a motion to authorize KHL Engineers to provide specifications for emergency...