Washington Post Guest Editorial on Lin Case Demands Free Worship
The Washington Post urges Secretary Blinken to press China to release Lin, a California pastor jailed since 2007 for alleged fraud tied to Beijing worship practices. Lin, 68, has been in prison for years with a life sentence set to expire in 2029, and supporters describe him as wrongfully detained.
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Community Letters on Speed Cameras and School Guns
A reader argues for local control of speed cameras and questions state oversight citing safety and fairness. The letter condemns excessive gun presence in schools and criticizes education mandates, ending with remarks on the governor’s AEA bill and its issues.
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Empires strike back in culture wars say Cal Thomas
Cal Thomas argues Americans pushback against political and campus protests grows as Google fires 28 employees over Israel cloud contract and Columbia arrests 108 protesters amid antisemitic and anti Israel slogans. He criticizes student debt forgiveness and calls for adult leadership.
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Iowa Fails People With Disabilities in Iowa
Guest columnist David Leshtz argues Iowa under Gov Reynolds and lawmakers has worsened care for disabled residents. He cites long in home care waits, Medicaid limits, education service cuts, and a DOJ finding of unnecessary segregation at Glenwood and Woodward Resource Centers. He notes ongoing compliance failures and lack of transparency, calling for community-based care and better use of public funds.
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