Editorial critique of Sharpe on Confederate flag remarks
The piece condemns Rep. Charles Sharpe for suggesting moving the Confederate flag atop the Statehouse. It argues his comments show poor judgment from an elected official and risk disrespecting a majority of constituents and the state. The editorial defends free expression but calls for restraint by public leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken County
Charles Sharpe
R-Wagoner
Statehouse
South Carolina
Sharpe
OSHA backs off telecommuting safety letter amid criticism
Labor Secretary Alexis Herman pulled back from an OSHA letter claiming employers must ensure safe home offices for telecommuters 20 million workers, while delaying rescue of the policy. Critics say it would force intrusive home safety checks and may push firms to ban telecommuting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor
Alexis Herman
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Washington
OSHA
New Century, New Resolve for America in 2000
A columnist reflects on entering the year 2000 with relief after Y2K fears fade. He urges radical reforms for equal opportunity, magnet schools, post-prison reintegration, and nonjudgmental civic tone while envisioning a more diverse, better nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times Square
Sting
Grady
America
Monkeys and Modernday Science Stir Ethical Debate
Froma Harrop argues about gene manipulation in monkeys at the Oregon Primate Research Center, noting jellyfish genes in embryos and potential human applications. The piece riffs on politics, creationism, memory genes, and the ethics of biotech advancing faster than law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fom DeLay
Texas
Beaverton
Ore
Oregon Primate Research Center
Gerald Schatten
DeLay
Oregon
New York Times
Salk Institute
San Diego
Chimp
Froma Harrop
Providence Journal
Steroid Al vs Bradley sparks bruising 2000 debate
Gore and Bradley clash in a heated MSNBC Tennessee debate marked by aggressive barbs and jabs. Gore accuses Bradley of policy missteps while Bradley retorts Gore’s tactics resemble a brawl. The exchange highlights intra party tensions ahead of New Hampshire and Iowa early moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Naomi Wolf
al Gore
Gore
Bill Bradley
Durham
N.H
World Wrestling Federation
Bradley
Steroid al
Veep
John ‘Wayne
Iowa
New Hampshire
Peter Jennings
Bill Clinton
Monica
Clinton
Prez
Senate
Ronald Reagan
George Bush
Iraq
Bill
Len
Ted Kennedy
Newt Gingrich
Congress
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sianvara
Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Suyerisun
James R. Bennett Jr
Democrat
Sangy Grady
Knight Ridder Service
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!