Balancing Security and Freedom in a Post-9/11 World
The editorial discusses the growing use of surveillance cameras in London and U.S. cities to deter crime and terror, the push for national identification cards via the Patriot Act, and the clash between civil liberties and national security as Congress debates permanent or revised provisions. It cites 9/11 as a turning point and notes governors in Des Moines opposing a national ID plan on practical grounds.
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London
Congress
United States
New York
Chicago
Des Moines
U.S
Bush
Senate
Cedar Rapids readers urge stricter animal care rules and education reforms
A reader presses Cedar Rapids officials to ban outdoor dog pens citing extreme temperatures and animal abuse. The letter also critiques the No Child Left Behind Act, arguing federal mandates fail to fund and fit local schooling, burdening teachers and students.
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David Zahn
Cedar Rapids
C.R
Kathleen Hughes
Massachusetts Schools Call for No Child Left Behind Reforms
A Massachusetts coalition Mass Partners for Public Schools demands changes to No Child Left Behind. They urge evaluating schools by multiple criteria, providing technical support and funding, and adjusting the testing formula to reduce pressure for rapid gains. Nina Bappe Marion endorses these reforms.
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Massachusetts
Department of Education
Mass Partners For Public Schools
Union SEIU drive at UI signals staff solidarity
The University of Iowa professional and scientific staff urge a yes vote to join SEIU to gain equal bargaining for a diverse group of educators researchers and clinicians. The letter promotes a united future and stronger alliance within the institution and community.
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University of Iowa
Univeristy
SEIU
Service Employees International Union
Flag reflections reveal cultural divides and national pride
The piece argues flag burning signals cultural health in the United States while Britain shows declining national spine. It cites Powell's Rivers of Blood speech, multiculturalism debates, and critiques of British institutions, ending with warnings about Islamism and violence in London.
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Britain
Tiber
Enoch Powell
Powell
George Jonas
Canada
National Post
British Airways
America
Peter Hitchens
William of Wykeham
New College
Oxford
Guinness Beer Dynasty
England
London
Comintern
Thames
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