Poland under martial law fuels a debate on sanctions
The piece argues that Poland's Jaruzelski regime continues repression despite a modest amnesty and expanded police powers. It critiques U.S. sanctions, warns they distract from human rights abuses, and urges strengthening positive tools like Voice of America and Radio Free Europe instead of overemphasizing credits and fisheries restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Solidarity
Warsaw
U.S
America
Jaruzelski
United States
Washington
Voice of America
Radio Free Europe
Reagan
VOA
Congress
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
A Modest Solution To A Paperless Government
The piece argues that government printers in the Government Printing Office earn 42 percent more than peers and pushes for a strike to force a paperless government. It envisions Congress and the presidency operating without printed documents, noting such a strike would be illegal and impractical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Congress
Washington
General Accounting Office
Government Printing Office
Congressional Record
America
Republic
GPO
A Reader Asks How God Can Change Him
Dear S V advises that change comes through personal effort aided by God rather than lightning or instant miracles. He urges recognizing the tongue as a sin, repenting, and turning away from temptations with discipline and reliance on divine strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Graham
S.V
James
Mirroring the Soviet Union in Central America debate
The writer contrasts calls to avoid arms for anti-Communist forces with warnings against mirroring the Soviet Union. He cites Sergio Ramirez Mercado and Jean-Francois Revel, arguing negotiations and complacency fail to address real power dynamics in Central America and urging clearer recognition of Communism’s influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central America
Soviet Union
Washington
Jean Francois Revel
Sergio Ramirez Mercado
New York Times
United States
Terest
el Salvador
United Nations
Nicaragua
Jean-Francois Revel
Merit pay for teachers sparks debate in education reform
An opinion piece argues merit pay is overdue and outlines how to implement it, noting NEA opposition and political factors. It cites faults in public schooling, praises strong teachers, and calls for public attitude change and disciplined, non corporal methods to improve outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Education Association
NEA
New York Times
Charles Peters
Phil Keisling
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Kremlin
Billy Graham
Joseph Sobran
Ashley Cooper
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Thors
PTA
United Auto Workers Union
South Carolina
Clemson
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