Road rage discourse and American manners
Arkansas Democrat Gazette columnist Gene Lyons argues that national political rancor mirrors road rage, fueled by drive time radio tactics and media ratings. He notes ordinary citizen heroism in Tucson, shares rural life anecdotes, and urges restraint to restore civility.
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Denial Won’t Fix The Climate Crisis Says Letter to Editor
The letter argues cognitive dissonance fuels climate denial. It cites Ted Poe and a Sun article to urge EPA regulation of greenhouse emissions. It warns unregulated consumption risks an inhabitable planet, loss of freedoms, and millions of lives, framing environmental crisis as a moral issue.
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Today in History highlights and milestones
Today marks Jan 25 2011 with historical notes across eras. Highlights include JFK's first live presidential news conference in 1961, Shays's Rebellion setback in 1787, Nellie Bly completing her world voyage, the founding of the United Mine Workers, Strauss Elektra premiere, Bell linking New York to San Francisco, Al Smith radio critique of the New Deal, Al Capone’s death, American Airlines Boeing 707 service, and the Manson convictions in 1971.
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Sharon Tate
Taxpayer funding of abortion fuels culture clash debate
Kathryn Lopez questions whether U.S. fiscal policy and politics push the nation toward ending taxpayer funding for abortion and defunding Planned Parenthood. The piece notes House Republicans push HR 3 to block public money from abortion services, with praise from conservatives and critique from critics on cultural issues.
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Baytown Sun Letters Page Policy Note
The Baytown Sun prints guest columns with rights reserved for editors. Readers may submit signed letters to Carla Torres at the Baytown Sun or via fax or email. Delivery times are listed and contact numbers provided for redelivery and circulation inquiries.
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