Guinier Nomination Withdrawn Reflects Political Costs
The editorial argues Clinton should have studied Lani Guinier’s writings on proportional representation before nominating her as civil rights chief. It notes the fight would have been brutal, comparable to the Bork battle, and suggests Guinier could have been a capable A G for the Civil Rights Division if not for political capital limits.
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Bush
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North Carolina
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Supreme Court
Donnybrook
Bork
Lani
American Students Rely on Schools for Lessons Not Miracles
The piece argues that students naturally expect schools to provide every vital lesson shaping character. It suggests unrealistic miracles from education and asserts that American teachers perform as well as their global counterparts when given the opportunity.
Sexual harassment in schools sparks nationwide concern
A 1600 student survey shows 80 percent of middle to high schoolers report some level of sexual harassment at school. The piece argues harassment starts early, is learned at home, and demands swift school action and stronger parental responsibility to teach respect and decency.
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Iowa
Educa
Less Vitriol on Gun Bills From NFC Letter Defense
The November First Coalition rebuts a writer's view of Handgun Control Inc as a special interest and argues most anti gun bills cited do not exist. It lists several proposed measures, notes NRA alignment with HCI, and urges precise critique over sweeping denouncements. The letter also condemns the push to disarm law abiding citizens and highlights related policy aims and funding.
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November First Coalition
Handgun Control Inc
HCI
NRA
PAC
Institute For Legislative Action
Metzenbaum
Ohio
Moynihan
D-N.y
Sen. Chaffee
R-R.i
Simon
D-N1
Moran
D-Va
Mazzoli
D-Ky
Murray
D-Wash
NFC
Congress
South Carolina
Clinton
Clinton campaign performance and partisan critique echoed
A political column argues Bill Clinton looks better daily under presidential expectations. It claims his campaign charm masks costly promises, attacks his abortion directions, welcomes gays into the armed forces, and blames partisan gridlock for economic woes. The writer, a Roosevelt Truman Kennedy Democrat, contrasts Clinton with Bush.
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Bill Clinton
Hollywood
Clinton
America
Roosevelt
Truman
Kennedy
Bush
Gazette Readers Letters Policy Summary
The Gazette states it does not vouch for readers letter information or assess opinions. It invites corrections or contradictions from other readers and offers equal opportunity for publication.
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Gazette
TrailsFest 93 highlights and Cedar Rapids trail plans
Jim Mayer reports on TrailsFest 93 noting strong progress on MATS plan funding through grants foundations and private support. The Cedar Rapids community is urged to back expanded trail development as National Trails Day activities preview the citys lively summer outdoors.
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Jim
MATS
Cedar Rapids
Marion Arts Festival shines in downtown Marion
The Marion Chamber of Commerce applauds Victoria Quinn Stephens for organizing the First Annual Marion Arts Festival on May 22. Despite poor weather, more than 3,500 people attended to enjoy 40 artists, food, and entertainment. Sponsors, volunteers, chamber members, and city departments aided the event. plans for a Second Annual festival set for May 21 next year.
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Marion Chamber of Commerce
Victoria Quinn Stephens
Marion
Freedom reaffirmed in highway funding dispute
Curt A. Johnson of 435 Duke St. SW laments a governor accepting 1.9 million in highway funds. He asserts not riding motorcycles or wearing helmets and frames the funding as a challenge to personal freedom of choice.
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Curt A. Johnson
Duke St. SW
Mime Gauntlet at Harborplace Lets Crowds Disperse
Baltimore writer recounts a lunch hour shadowed by a mime on a unicycle. The performer’s standard routine fails to amuse and clears the waterfront crowd, prompting frayed nerves and calls for limits on street mime activity.
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Kevin Cowherd
Baltimore
Harborplace
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