Editorial: Sheriff wrong to ignore subpoena incidence
The editorial condemns Sheriff Howard Sellers for not appearing in person at a National Labor Relations Board hearing, sending an attorney and subordinate instead. It argues a subpoena requires personal compliance and questions the example set for the county by its top law enforcement official. It notes the sheriff was reportedly away in Virginia and urges accountability for public officials.
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National Labor Relations Board
Howard Sellers
Gary McClain
Sellers
Virginia
Army harass policy questioned after Kennedy case
Chicago Tribune notes Lt Gen Claudia Kennedy’s harassment complaint against a fellow general, outlining past incidents, limited accountability, and the difficulty for Army women to pursue formal action. It argues stronger punishment for perpetrators would curb harassment and protect victims.
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Claudia Kennedy
ABC News
Kennedy
Army
David Hale
Gene McKinney
Pentagon
Chicago Tribune
Campaign finance reform urged to curb pandering
A Washington Post analysis of Jacobs and Shapiro argues lawmakers respond to extremists and big donors rather than the people. An amendment to empower limits on campaign spending is proposed, criticizing Buckley v Valeo and urging serious constitutional reform to restore free expression and debate in Congress.
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Congress
Washington Post
Lawrence R. Jacobs
Robert Y. Shapiro
Pblic
Sen
John McCain
Sen. McCain
Washington
States
Supreme Court
Buckley
Valeo
John Paul Stevens
Square One
Senate
Decline of America’s moral soul after World War II
A long reflective letter claims America’s soul eroded after World War II through Supreme Court decisions on prayer and abortion, rising secularism, immoral leadership, and societal decay. It cites Roe v Wade, abortion rates, media focus on animals, and calls for reminders of Christian values and divine judgment.
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U.S
United States
Supreme Court
C. Everette Koop
China
White House
Congress
Mother Theresa
Jesus Christ
John Rocker
Koop
Alan Keyes
Lord Jesus Christ
Opening day and springtime intertwine in a personal meditation
The piece connects Braves opening day and Masters start with the renewal of spring. It reflects on seasonal cycles, the promise of new beginnings, and personal observations from dogwoods and azaleas to red tail hawks, babies born, and losses felt during winter.
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Braves
Atlanta
Ommon
Tiger Woods
Phil Mickelsons
David Duvals
Chesterfield Street
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