Democracy resilient in 2024 despite critics warnings
The Washington Post guest editorial argues democracy proved resilient in 2024 with wins across nations showing voters favored freedom and Western ties. It cites Britain France Canada Africa India Romania Taiwan South Korea and more, noting chaotic yet functional systems and rejection of intimidation and disinformation.
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Britain
Keir Starmer
Labour Party
France
Emmanuel Macron
Far Left
Far Right
Canada
Justin Trudeau
Africa
Senegal
Ghana
Mauritius
Botswana
South Africa
African National Congress
Liberation Movement
Democratic Party
India
Narendra Modi
Bharatiya Janata Party
Taiwan
China
Lai Ching-te
William Lai
Beijing
Romania
Community Letter Defends Israel, critiques U N and U S policy
The author argues for full U S support of Israel after Oct 7, blames Obama and Biden administrations for aiding groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, criticizes the U N as antisemitic, and asserts Israel has the right to defend itself while condemning Palestinian use of civilians as pawns. Cedar Rapids signer DB Smith.
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Hamas
Friends of Veterans For Peace
Biden
Hezbollah
Israel
Obama
Iran
U.N
Ukraine
Barack Obama
Joe Biden
DB Smith
Cedar Rapids
Charities Perform Better than Government Aid Says Stossel
Guest columnist John Stossel argues that private charities like Student Sponsor Partners and The Doe Fund deliver aid more efficiently than government welfare. He cites trillions spent on poverty, asserts handouts erode self reliance, and urges giving via individuals over state programs. He notes charities direct funds to those in need and demand responsibility to sustain donations.
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Student Sponsor Partners
SSP
America
Doe Fund
Doe
JohnStossel.com
John Stossel
Teachers Accelerated Learning grant aims at merit pay
Bruce Lear argues the 8.5 million federal grant from the American Rescue Plan for Teacher Accelerated Learning amounts to merit pay with limited evidence of improving student outcomes. He warns it harms collaboration, questions measurement via standardized tests, and suggests funding for classroom supplies would better support teachers. Lear notes past merit pay failures nationwide and shares his 38 years in Iowa public education.
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Kim Reynolds
Cs Iowa Department of Education
Reynolds
Department of Education
National Education Association
Bruce Lear
Sioux City
Iowa State Education Association
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MUSE
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Counterpoint Media
Doonesbury
Garry Trudeau
Mallard Fillmore
Bruce Tinsley
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