ACLU Targets Christmas Displays in Public Property
The ACLU presses multiple lawsuits aiming to bar Christian and Jewish symbols from public venues, arguing against religious displays. The nationwide suits follow Lynch v. Donnelly and focus on whether such displays violate the First Amendment.
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A Conservative View on creche displays and establishment
The piece argues the Pawtucket nativity display was approved by the Supreme Court under an accommodationist view of the First Amendment. It notes Congress and the president’s secular public acts, cites Justices Burger Rehnquist Powell White OConnor and Dissenters Brennan Blackmun Marshall Stevens, and questions the scope of church state separation in public holiday contexts.
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Lawmakers deserve raise prompts presidential salaries debate
The Presidential Committee calls for large raises for Congress and top officials to restore buying power, proposing Senate and House members jump to 135000 and the president to 350000, while urging abolition of honorariums and perks as part of the package. The president could veto or adjust lines in the budget next month.
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Voice of the People on abortion and lines of logic
A reader argues with Ann Landers over abortion rights for fathers and grandparents and challenges where to draw the line. The letter links abortion to murder by questioning 270 day gestation limits and notes past local reminiscences from 1978 to 1938.
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Christmas breaks all the rules and renews wonder
The piece argues that Christmas defies ordinary ethics and social order by celebrating a miraculous birth. It traces how carols, angels, and a humble manger disrupt routine, provoking awe even among non believers. It notes historical crackdowns on the festival, yet celebrates miracles as a timeless break from rules.
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Judge limits North Iran Contra document access to 300
Federal Judge Gerhard Gesell rejects Oliver North’s demand for 30,000 pages of secret papers. He orders access to 300 documents while crafting guidelines to balance fair trial rights and national security. The judge aims for a public trial with controlled disclosures and aims to move beyond procedural games.
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