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Author Archives: Anita Rufus

Anita Rufus is an award-winning columnist and talk radio host, known as “The Lovable Liberal.” She has a law degree, a master’s in education, and was a business executive before committing herself to nonprofit advocacy and politics. Her “Know Your Neighbors” column has twice won Association of Alternative Newsmedia awards.

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Know Your Neighbors: Meet This Hairdresser Who Tackled Breast Cancer With a Wig and a Smile

by Anita Rufus September 11th, 2013
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Know Your Neighbors: Most Government Workers Deserve Kudos, Not Scorn

by Anita Rufus August 28th, 2013
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Know Your Neighbors: The Valley Is Full of Talented Women Who Balance Family and the Arts

by Anita Rufus August 14th, 2013
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Know Your Neighbors: Women Need to Speak Up to Defeat the War on Female-Reproductive Rights

by Anita Rufus July 31st, 2013
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Know Your Neighbors: When a Loved One Dies, What Should One Do With His or Her Stuff?

by Anita Rufus July 17th, 2013
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Teaching How to Teach: A CSUSB-Palm Desert Program Gives Knowledgeable Professionals the Proper Credentials

by Anita Rufus July 3rd, 2013

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