Change in Gazette Opinion Page raises editing questions
The Gazette adopts stricter editing for letters to improve clarity and brevity while preserving writer voice. Doug Neumann, new Opinion Page editor, discusses criteria, word limits, and ensuring diverse perspectives, with ongoing debate about intent and meaning in letters.
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the Gazette
Opinion Page
Dean Warner
Doug Neumann
Gazette
Neumann
Jerry Elsen
Ing. Neumann
Elsen
Udder tampering shocks Wisconsin readers
A Milwaukee Journal Sentinel piece details illegal udder tampering in dairy shows, with cow fitters injecting udders to win prizes. University of Wisconsin Madison ultrasounds help detect tampering, prompting satire about Miss America and a fictional cow show scandal.
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Wisconsin
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Marilynn Marchione
Minnesota
Iowa
Heck
Utah
Danielle Steel
Elmo Wendorf
Oconomowoc
Wis
Journal Sentinel
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Robert O’brien
Tom Cruise
Nicolas Cage
Pamela Lee Anderson
O’brien
The
Cow Fitters
Moo
Nation Under God or Ceremonial Deism Debate
The piece weighs the 9th Circuit ruling that the Pledge's phrase One nation under God violates the First Amendment. It pits political advantage against religious liberty and questions whether America is truly under God given abortion, crime, divorce, and moral concerns. It argues the pledge should stand and cites Psalm 33:12.
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9Th Circuit Court of Appeals
Washington
William Brennan
America
United States
Peace in the Middle East requires bold steps now
The piece argues against rushed war over Iraq and urges a two state approach with a West Bank settlement freeze. It cites global protests, media bias, and calls for policy shifts including oil awareness and a Marshall Plan for the region. It critiques Bush administration justifications and warns of civilian costs.
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Guardian
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U.N. Security Council
Jonathan Schell
Iraq
Schell
Bush
Saddam Hussein
Hussein
Essential
Saddam
Thrilla
Manila
Malcolm Browne
Vietnam
San Antonio
Grenada
U.S
Panama
Afghanistan
Kabul
Middle East
Israel
Palestine
West Bank
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9Th Circuit
John Ashcroft
Supreme Court
High Court
Cal Thomas Tribune Media Services
Henry Kissinger
Molly Ivins
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