Separate but equal not equal in new Tribune profile
In Chicago two high school friends, one black and one white, reflect on evolving school segregation. The piece cites a Harvard Times study noting resegregation since 1991 and argues for continued investment in schools, while acknowledging varied parental responses to shifting demographics and the need for safe, well-equipped classrooms.
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Chicago Tribune
Mike
Bob Dole
Pat Buchanan
Brandon
Jesse Jackson
Big Bradley
Mike Battaglia
Chicago
America
Harvard University Graduate School of Education
New York Times
the Times
Gary Orfield
Harvard
The
Times
Chester Finn
U.S. Department of Education
Hudson Institute
Board of Education
Tribune
Free baseballs spark fan chaos at Brewers opener
At Milwaukee County Stadium fans received free baseballs, triggering three delays as spectators lobbed balls onto the field and at players. The sheriff issued 112 citations, 14 for throwing on the field, with a $105 fine, while Milwaukee beat Texas Rangers 5 3.
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Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee
County Stadium
Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office
Texas Rangers
Brewers
Cleveland
Endowment for the Arts fight prompts Republican doubt
James K. Glassman argues that Republicans lack the nerve to kill the National Endowment for the Arts after early 1990s efforts failed. He cites GOP meetings with Hollywood supporters, objections to NEA backed films, and calls for removing government from art to curb mediocrity and entitlements. Glassman notes critics like Frank Rich and Edward Banfield and cites New Deal art as evidence of politicized funding.
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James K. Glassman
Washington
House
Senate
National Endowment For the Arts
James Madison
NEA
Newt Gingrich
Hollywood
Alec Baldwin
Dick Armey
Edward C. Banfield
New York Times
Frank Rich
Peter Hoekstra
R-Mich
Hoekstra
Jane Alexander
Rich
National Archives
Soviet Union
National Gallery
H. L. Mencken
Federal Arts
Bruce Bustard
Archives
Rail riders beat UP subsidy claims in letters to the gazette
Ross Capon of the National Association of Railroad Passengers argues in Washington that Amtrak seeks partnerships with freight railroads and express traffic, offering better deals than required by law. He contends UP’s subsidy claim is backward, noting differing track charges and the impact of merger efficiencies on employment and costs.
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Amtrak
Central
Iowa
Union Pacific
Thomas Downs
Surface Transportation Board
Burlington Northern Santa Fe
BNSF
Southern Pacific
Ross Capon
National Association of Railroad Passengers
Washington, D.C
Reader letter urges faster street markings restoration
The Gazette prints a reader letter requesting quicker renewal of faded street markings for safety. The writer notes markings along I-380 through the city are good at night, while other faded lines remain hard to see, especially after summer into fall and winter.
Gun control debate stirs Iowa column and reactions
A guest column criticizes gun violence data from the U S Department of Health and Human Services, labeling data critics racist. The piece questions IPGV positions and points to IPGA leaders with DC ties and abortion activism, framing a broader debate over gun policy in Iowa.
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Jeremy Brigham
The
Iowans For the Prevention of
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
IPGA
Washington, D.C
Literary license sparks clash over capitalizing Spring
Gazette column on Mike Deupree prompts Jan Armentrout critique of capitalizing Spring. Authors debate seasonal personification and use of literary license, noting differing views and reader attention. Acknowledges ongoing disagreements from poker table to newspapers.
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Jan Armentrout
Mike Deupree
Mike
Jan
Gazette
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DHS
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