Editorial attacks NASA use of John Glenn publicity
The piece questions NASA’s plan to fly John Glenn at 77 on a 16 day mission aboard Discovery, arguing the move serves promotional goals and risks public trust. It cites past politics and the Challenger tragedy as reasons to remove him from the crew list and abandon age based publicity stunts.
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Public misread on markets fuels anti trust legal battles
A nationwide Wirthlin Worldwide survey shows 65 percent of Americans favor market regulation for high tech industries while the government pushes antitrust actions. The Microsoft case goes to trial October 19, with DOJ and 20 states alleging monopolistic bundling of Internet Explorer with Windows.
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Americans wrestle with ambivalence over campus diversity
A Ford Foundation study finds 98 percent say diversity education is important for colleges but split on how it should be taught. Many see both positive effects—respect for differences and reduced tensions—and drawbacks, including claims it emphasizes differences and risks victimhood narratives.
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Clinton With Democrats Back In Fold Amid Impeachment Drive
The piece notes President Clinton has abandoned triangulation and leans on Democratic support on Capitol Hill to blunt a Republican impeachment push. It contrasts his 1990s strategy with current loyalty as Democrats fund his reelection and discuss negotiated penalties. Clinton defends his claims, while some senators may block conviction.
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Corpus Christi sparks protests over a gay Jesus play
The Manhattan Theater Club faces demonstrations over Terrence McNally’s Corpus Christi a provocative portrayal of a Christ-like figure with a Judas romance and sexual acts. Protesters cite religious offense while defenders invoke free speech and First Amendment protections.
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