Supreme Court nomination battle ahead in partisan era
The retirement of Sandra Day OConnor opens Bush to his first Supreme Court pick with a Senate hearing amid fierce partisanship. The Judiciary Committee led by Chuck Grassley will probe the nominee, with Democrats urged to fair decorum and Republicans to thorough scrutiny before a final vote.
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House approves flag burning amendment amid independence debates
The piece argues against a constitutional amendment to ban flag burning, citing constitutional liberties and historical rarity of flag desecration. It notes repeated House votes to send the measure to the Senate, accusing some lawmakers of political motives while urging respect for the flag and the Constitution.
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Letters on faith Stones tour and Social Security critique
The writer argues against a June 23 letter’s view on salvation, stating Jesus affirmed the way to God and rebirth, not a simple greatest commandment. He also critiques modern tours and urges accurate self-presentation, then questions Social Security funding projections and calls for careful scrutiny of economic growth assumptions. Bryan Dowd Marion.
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Mississippi's Step in Racial Healing Faces Long Grave
Detroit Free Press columnist Rochelle Riley argues the nation must confront slavery's legacy to heal race divisions. She cites the 1964 murders of Chaney, Goodman, and Schwerner, ongoing apologies, and selective justice as signs progress while underscoring deeper, centuries-spanning injustice.
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