Public unions and the Gilded Age fantasy collide in politics
The column argues against demonizing public employees and unions suggesting Republicans aim to dismantle government workers to revive a Gilded Age economy. It cites Scott Walker, Kochs, and media bias while noting the essential roles of teachers, police, firefighters, and nurses. Gene Lyons is named as a columnist.
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Quotables on market rumors and priest abuse headlines
Prudential's Quincy Krobsby notes markets must distinguish fact from rumor as prices rise and last. Raymond Boucher asserts archdiocesan immunity shields abusers and urges disclosure of documents, calling for accountability. An anonymous 1775 writer linked to Paine publishes African Slavery in America advocating abolition.
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Today in history highlights notable events
Key events include the 1817 founding of the New York Stock Exchange, the 1917 Senate clo ture rule limiting filibusters, the 1924 Castle Gate mine disaster killing 172 miners, the 1979 public demonstration of the Compact Disc by Philips, Reagan's 1983 evil empire remark, McVeigh’s 1999 Oklahoma City murder convictions upheld, and the 2004 signing of a new Iraqi constitution by the Governing Council.
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New Directions aims to curb teen pregnancy with Brooklyn charter school
Kathryn Lopez reports on New Directions, a proposed Brooklyn charter high school for teen mothers and fathers. Led by Wideman, the plan blends strict academics with nonjudgmental support to keep students in school, finish graduations, and map paths to college or employment while discouraging repeat pregnancies and promoting abstinence education as character building.
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