Unanimous Supreme Court upholds student activity fees
Editorial lauds the Court for ruling it constitutional for public universities to collect mandatory student activity fees that fund campus groups as long as funding is viewpoint neutral. It argues universities must host diverse ideas and warns against attempting to shield campuses from unpopular views.
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Supreme Court
High Court
Camus
Matt Hale
World Church of the Creator
University of Wisconsin At Madison
Ugandan cult massacre linked to sect leader Kibweteere
The Kanugu village tragedy sees hundreds of followers ignite themselves after pledging obedience to Joseph Kibweteere, a self styled prophet. Observers note Uganda's poverty and weak state structures leave residents vulnerable to such dangerous cults.
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Kanugu
Joseph Kibweteere
Uganda
Jonestown
Guyana
Sueddeutsche Zeitung
Munich
Germany
Giuliani under fire over Dorismond case tests GOP big tent claim
The piece critiques Mayor Giuliani's handling of the Dorismond shooting, arguing his public attacks and disclosure of a juvenile record undermine the Republican ideal of inclusivity. It notes political concern that such actions could hurt Giuliani’s Senate prospects against Hillary Rodham Clinton and influence GOP unity.
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Washington
Rudolph Giuliani
New York
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Gilliani
Senate
Giuliani
Patrick Dorismond
Dorismond
Hillary Clinton
New York City
Clinton
Rudy Giuliani
Republican image questioned by polls and past actions
The piece critiques the Republican Party as out of touch with many Americans and highlights tensions over religion and inclusivity. It notes Bush's visit to Bob Jones University, Hastert's chaplain controversy, and perceptions of anti Catholic bias among party leaders.
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George W. Bush
Texas
Bob Jones University
South Carolina
Dennis Hastert
House of Representatives
Rudy Giuliani
House
Republican Party
Scientists Clone Pigs and Debate Biotech Impacts
Dennis T. Avery discusses cloned pigs as a potential source for replacement organs and stem cells, the economics of biotech in rich and poor regions, and the need to balance medical advances with environmental protection and global hunger concerns.
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Churchville
Greenpeace
New York
Paris
New England Journal of Medicine
Union of
Food and Drug Administration
Jess
Paul Ehrlich
Nature
The
Union of Concerned Scientists
Prescribed fire as vital tool in Southern forests struggle
The article argues for prescribed burns to mimic natural fire regimes in Southern pine ecosystems. It outlines benefits for flora and fauna, cites Hitchock Woods and Aiken County efforts, and urges public support while addressing critics and urban ignorance about land stewardship.
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Carolina Sandhills
Aiken County
Hitchcock Woods
South Carolina
Aiken
Florida
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