Rwanda’s post genocide revival signals global hope for reconciliation
A new Lancet study co authored by Harvard’s Paul Farmer shows life expectancy in Rwanda has doubled since the 1994 genocide. The report highlights health insurance coverage, malaria decline, low crime, and women’s safety as signs of recovery. It notes Rwanda’s investment surge since 2005 and urges lessons for other conflicts. The piece also cites Ireland UK reconciliation as a parallel example of peace building.
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Quotes defend city and employees in Garden City zoo director search
Editorial selected online comments respond to a Garden City Council debate over a council member post disparaging city staff. Garden City Manager Matt Allen says a pool remains for selecting the next director as the Lee Richardson Zoo searches for an executive leader.
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Pennsylvania voters urged to back Corbett in fall election
Michael Reagan argues Pennsylvanians should reelect Gov. Tom Corbett to preserve the Marcellus Shale boom benefits, citing budget challenges and GOP unity concerns. He warns a Democratic win could threaten gas severance gains and economic revival, urging support despite conservative discontent.
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Global warming alarmism sparks debate across media
Cal Thomas questions climate alarmism citing NYT IPCC critique and comments from former IPCC member Tol. He notes opposing views by Klaus-Eckart Puls and Krauthammer, arguing science is unsettled and forecasts change with new data. The piece endorses skepticism of climate catastrophe claims.
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Standardized testing and the 26 line box critique
The piece argues that writing tests rely on a rigid 26 line box akin to legal pleadings, pushing students to fill space rather than write well. It cites Pearson and ETS graders, noting lazy evaluation, manipulated scoring, and the risk of training children to write like lawyers, with calls for trained human graders and reform.
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Jason Stanford, a Democratic consultant and columnist for the Austin American Statesman and MSNBC, writes political commentary. His contact email is stanford appresearch.com and his work is distributed by Cagle Cartoons Inc.
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