Violence at church fuels abortion rights debate
The Sarasota Herald-Tribune condemns the murder of Dr. George Tiller at church, calling anti-abortion violence a threat to access and law. It notes past threats against Tiller, the 1985 Kansas clinic bombing, and emphasizes that violence deters women from receiving legal abortion services, chilling the national debate.
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Scars of confirmation battles shape Supreme Court picks
The piece discusses how past confirmation fights, notably Bork and Roberts Alito, cast long shadows over nominees like Sonia Sotomayor. It cites Senator Pryor and President Obama’s votes, noting that while credentials matter, a nominee’s deepest values and biases increasingly influence outcomes and public confidence in the judiciary.
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Rhetoric and lone actors in a string of anti abortion violence
Ellen Goodman argues that the Tiller assassination and similar acts are not isolated events but part of a pattern of violent rhetoric. She cites Roeder and other extremists, questions the role of pro life and media rhetoric, and urges denouncement of those who inflame passions. She notes Bill O Reilly and Notre Dame remarks as examples.
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The pursuit of happiness and the midlife drift
A writer chronicles creeping dissatisfaction with mediocrity and the uneasy middle life between dreams and settling. Recounting routine, ambitions, and shifting self perceptions, the narrator questions American happiness, therapy guidance, and the pace of daily chores as time pressures mount. Staff writer Shajia Ahmad notes the tone and voice of introspection.
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