Dan Ciesla
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Dan Ciesla
@danciesla.com
Dad & husband. Waste, recycling, sustainability, and technology nerd. He/him. Hand-confused. My opinions are my own.
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I submitted this OpEd early last week. This was before Abbott ended the last special session, Texas Dems returned to the state, and apparently now some are forcefully being held in their statehouse so that they can force a vote. In Virginia, we call that abduction...

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Commentary: I served on Va.'s Redistricting Commission. What's happening in Texas hurts us all
With all the back and forth about which party will be the downfall of our democracy, the debate largely leaves out the true elephant in the room — the fact that this redistricting war is being waged b...
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August 19, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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General Charles Q. Brown Jr., Faithfully and Honorably served the Constitution and The People of the US for 41-years in the USAF.

His last posting was as the 21st Chairman of The Joint Chiefs of Staff.

He was unjustly fired by the dangerously unqualified SECDEF.

I proudly stand with Gen. Brown.
February 22, 2025 at 6:28 AM
As we gather for Thanksgiving dinner, let the debates begin! This year, keep the peace, or at least your sanity, with a round of Thanksgiving Family Argument Bingo! Mark off the buzzwords, win bragging rights, and remember, laughter pairs perfectly with pumpkin pie and political arguments.
November 28, 2024 at 4:25 PM