Public records fight highlights Ohio health department bias
The Ohio Health Department used broadness claims to block NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio from records of its communications with Ohio Right to Life. The dispute shows officials promoting an anti abortion agenda, funding crisis centers, and backing tightened abortion rules while resisting public scrutiny. The column urges closing loopholes to ensure transparency and accountability in state governance.
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Ohio Department of Health
NARAL
Pro-Choice
Ohio
Ohio Right To Life
Health Department
John Kasich
Right To Life
Capital Care Network
Toledo
Kasich
Ohio Public Records
Toledo Blade
Lessons from Britain's vote warn US readers on trust
Frank Luntz notes three lessons from the British general election. Polls can mislead as turnout rose on election night. Voters showed late engagement and distrust of leaders, making trust a key predictor of outcomes. He warns Hillary Clinton to guard credibility ahead of congressional testimony on Benghazi and email use.
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Atlantic
United States
Labor
David Cameron
Ed Miliband
Britain
Miliband
Hillary Clinton
Congress
Benghazi
Sanity returning on terrorism and NSA privacy limits
The piece argues that after wartime panic subsides, U S leaders and citizens regain steadiness. It notes the Patriot Act expansion post 9 11, Snowden disclosures, and a 2013 court ruling limiting domestic phone data. It critiques lawmakers for politicizing security while praising bipartisan moves toward ending indiscriminate records collection and restoring privacy safeguards.
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Edward Snowden
Bush
Obama
Snowden
National Security Agency
United States
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Hezbollah
Serena Williams
Tom Hanks
Uncle Zeke
NSA
James Sensenbrenner
Menomonee Falls
Wis
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Mittee
Congress
Sensenbrenner
House Judiciary Committee
Senate
Mitch McConnell
Marco Rubio
R-Plan
Congressionally Created Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board
Federal District Court
World Trade Center
Silence the speaker and yourself when using a cellphone
An observer argues that loud speakerphone use in public is disruptive. He recalls overheard conversations and urges speaker fans to mute or avoid public speaker use, noting private talk does not justify public intrusiveness and urging courtesy.
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