Money Talks in America and Wisconsin Tax Battles
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette columnist Gene Lyons argues that money dominates policy from Washington to Wisconsin. He notes tax cuts for millionaires, corporate bonuses, rising inequality, and Governor Scott Walker’s union-busting agenda funded by Koch money, urging scrutiny of how money shapes politics.
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Quotables on Escape From Fire and Gaddafi Airspace Talk
Carla Smith, 59, recalls escaping a wildfire near Amarillo with her husband’s medicine, while Hillary Clinton argues Gaddafi has lost legitimacy and urges options, including a no fly zone, to protect civilians. The remarks juxtapose personal peril with international crisis discussions.
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March 1 in history highlights and events
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Contraception debate mirrors broader social shift
Kathryn Lopez argues that the Planned Parenthood funding battle reflects a broader critique of contraception as a social fix. She warns against a contraceptive mentality, urges renewing focus on love, marriage, and responsibility, and calls for deeper discussions on what it means to be human.
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Baytown Sun Letters Policy and Contact Details
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