Principles and civil liberties vs militant feminism debate
A writer argues civil liberties must come first for all, including women, gays, and minorities. He warns militant feminism can erode due process, free speech, and equal rights if efforts rely on quotas, forced conscience tests, or censorship. He urges preserving core liberal principles to prevent the loss of liberties for everyone.
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Privacy in the Supreme Court Disputed by Stanford Scholar
Stanford law professor Gerald Gunther denounces the high court for ruling in the Virginia homosexual conduct case with summary, unexplained reasoning. He argues the decision undermines the court’s process of law and questions whether the Constitution truly protects privacy. The piece places the Virginia ruling alongside earlier privacy cases including contraception, abortion, pornography, and personal autonomy.
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Unique use of the word thing sparks linguistic debate
A Iowa school superintendent notes a unique budget situation due to student losses, while Wayne Pennsylvania colleagues clash over meanings of thing in a discussion. The piece explores multiple dictionary senses from object to concept and warns against over nit-picking.
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