Japan's whale hunt dubbed as research draws criticism
Gazette article questions Japan's claim of scientific research for whaling. It notes plans to kill 300 whales next year, urges the International Whaling Commission to deny permission and focus on whale conservation.
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Ross case closes after eight years at Creighton University
A U.S. district judge in Chicago dismissed Kevin Ross’s lawsuit claiming Creighton recruited him for basketball despite academic inability. The judge cited education as a collaborative process and noted Ross did not attend classes or tutoring, vindicating Creighton’s claims and contrasting rivals’ lesser efforts.
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Bush tax pledge a flip flop or fear of taxes?
The piece riffs on RESIDENT BUSH seeming to back away from No new taxes claiming he might have said variations like No new taxis No gun taxes No news taxes or Know new taxes. It notes pundits joke about mishearing and questions what taxes may be imposed.
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More Ds than Rs: Gerrymandering lives in California
Cox News Service argues California voters endorsed gerrymandering, cementing a Democratic majority in the U S House for now. It notes 1980s maps, failed reform measures in 1984 and 1990s, and suggests partisanship drove the vote with no core policy issues.
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Integrity and Hypocrisy in Bush Mandela Remarks
In the June 26 Gazette Elton Nussbaum argues Bush urged Mandela to renounce violence while backing armed struggles in Afghanistan and Nicaragua. He accuses administrations of inconsistency and ties rhetoric to American political and economic interests influencing foreign policy.
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Freedom Still Rings in America Says Balik Letter
Jeremy W Balik argues in a letter that freedom remains intact in America despite flag burning and media coverage. He defends civil liberties as fundamental yet not absolute, urging acceptance of diverse expressions while respecting others.
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Prejudice against women in letters from 1990 debate
In a 1990 letter exchange readers attack a writer for anti female bias and advocate equality. The critics urge a shift from male dominance viewing women as equals with shared rights and worth, urging openness to change and rejection of old sexist attitudes.
Waste Oil Woes Prompt Reflections On Pollution
In Peter Egan's Road & Track Side Glances, disposing five gallons of waste oil proves frustrating as garages and teens refuse it. The piece expands to broader pollution concerns from car use, coolant disposal, and toxins in manufacturing, urging personal action and questions about the true cost of technology.
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