Soldiers remember Christmas as a somber time of hope
The author reflects on soldiers serving abroad during Christmas urging peace and faith. He recalls Major George E Day, a Vietnam POW awarded the Medal of Honor, and notes how wartime hardship clashes with holiday observances. The piece honors veterans as warriors for peace and mentions Roger S. Smith.
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Remembering Michelle Martin ko on her twenty fifth anniversary
Readers recall Michelle Martin ko with fond memories of her warmth and humor from high school days. The letter reflects on the impact of her death at Kennedy High and the lasting grief felt by peers.
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TV abortion coverage misleads on teens and facts
Amanda Meyer argues TV dramas distort abortion statistics from the Allan Guttmacher Institute. She claims fewer than 1 percent result from rape or incest and that most abortions are for contraception, with predominantly white middle class teen portrayals shaping viewer beliefs.
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Amanda Meyer
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