Byelorussian Group Voting Debate in Minority Representation
Hanna B. Weston argues against cumulative voting to elect boards by group representation. She warns it could fragment the common good by elevating race age or gender over individual rights and shared company interests. Weston, an Iowa City economist and mediator, writes from Cedar Rapids.
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Republicans must seize the anti tax, anti-bureaucracy issue now
The Los Angeles Times Syndicate argues the GOP faces internal splits and a fading of liberal-leaning popularity. It urges Republicans to embrace a clear fiscal platform, study the Whig birth, and mirror Jimmy Carter's anti big government stance to revive as a real political force.
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Brunch Terminology Debates and Language Nuances
The column explores whether brunch is better named lunch and discusses language choices around phrases like innocent until proved guilty. It notes a physician’s objections to a Dear Abby line, clarifies the meanings of until and unless, and mentions a debate on word strength and Latin roots.
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Isn’t it the truth by Carl Riblet Jr
An opinion piece arguing that modern diplomacy is eroded as ambassadors resemble office managers who attend many parties. It claims phones and air travel enable leaders to bypass formal envoys, allowing direct calls that deepen political maneuvering in persistent global corruption.
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