Do Corporations Have Rights Like People
Reg Henry examines the protestant logic of corporate personhood post Citizens United, noting tensions between for profit firms and religious liberty. He cites Hobby Lobby and a Mennonite cabinet maker before the Supreme Court, warning of rights extendable to employers and possible impacts on employees and various faiths. He argues both corporations and people deserve rights, yet warns against equating them. The piece ends with a Dickens reference and a call to respect the law while recognizing limits on corporate power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens United
China
Uncle Charlie
Dallas Cowboys
Hobby Lobby
Pennsylvania
U.S. Supreme Court
Katie Thar
Episcopalians
Charles Dickens
Mr. Bumble
Inc
Caesar
Newspaper staff lineup and biblical quote included
Bluefield Daily Telegraph introduces staff roles with names to editors and managers. The piece ends with a Psalm verse quoted by Charles Owens.
Burglary Burden Litters Southern West Virginia and Southwest Virginia
Regional law enforcement fights breaking and entry as a crime pattern, noting home invasions, property theft, and the role of drug trade in fuel. Reports from McDowell County and Mercer County highlight arrests, recovered property, and patrol hours, while urging vigilance and door maintenance.
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West Virginia
Southwest Virginia
McDowell County
Elkhorn Bottom
Algoma
B.D. Gillespie
Welch
Mercer County
Letters on American values and political concerns
A reader argues America’s traditional beliefs face attack from socialism and government programs. They recall historic repression of communists, defend privatized health care, praise past sacrifices, and warn against changes to God, the flag, and national ideals. The letter closes with a personal reflective note.
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Russia
ACLU
Public letters sought by Daily Telegraph for print
The Daily Telegraph invites letters on public issues. Submissions must include the writer’s signature address and phone number for consideration. Readers are asked to send opinions about public matters by email to editor bdtonline.com.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Telegraph
Yes Virginia Santa Claus and the spirit of giving
A columnist recalls the Virginia editorial and urges helping underprivileged children through Christmas giving. Readers hear from editors and volunteers about Santa helpers, donations, and acts of charity as faith and compassion guide the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
My Church
Francis Pharcellus Church
New York
Sun
Virginia
Santa Claus
the Sun
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Scripps Howard News Service
Randy Mooney
Andy Patton
Brian Woodson
Samantha Perry
von Bill Archer
Charles Owens
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NEEP
Aled Lad
America
Santa
Santa’s Elves
God
Valerie
Cheryl
Christ
Ted
Jaletta Albright Desmond
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