Outcry Over Student T Shirt Sparks School Speech Debate
An Aurora sixth grader faced discipline after wearing a shirt calling a Democratic candidate “a terrorist's best friend.” Parents allege free expression, while officials say disruption prompted action to restore order. Banned Books Week warns against restricting access to titles like Harry Potter and To Kill a Mockingbird, urging defense of library freedom and open inquiry.
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Palin debate impression: Republican viewer praises performance
Brian Elias, a registered Republican watching in Miami Beach Florida, says Palin "held her own" and is more impressed than he expected by the debate performance.
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Telegram Letters Policy Reminder and Contact Details
The Telegram invites signed letters to the editor limited to 500 words. All letters are edited for libel and length and confirmed before publication. General thank you notes are allowed. form letters, poems, and business testimonials will not be printed.
First Amendment text capsule of religious liberty and speech
The First Amendment forbids establishments of religion and guarantees free exercise freedom of speech and press. It protects the right to peaceably assemble and to petition the government for grievances.
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Capitalism and the Paulson bailout tested by crisis
The bailout plan sparks a fierce debate over capitalism without capital as the financial system buckles under strain. It argues the real economy depends on credit, loans, and a functioning system, while lawmakers split along party lines. The piece notes Republican resistance, Democratic support, and warns of potential vast consequences if the crisis worsens.
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Supreme Court in focus as voters weigh impact on presidency
Ellen Goodman argues the Supreme Court remains pivotal in presidential decisions. She notes Roberts, Alito, and Scalia shape rights and federal power, while Obama or McCain would tilt the court differently. Abortion, desegregation, and workplace protections ride on the next president’s nominees.
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Beauty of the region and a Kansas road trip
A staff writer recounts a Trib ude road trip to Garden City and Ingalls in Kansas. She notes two hours of downtime, a $4 supper, a sunset, playground time, and photos. She reflects on small town life, outsider stares, commutes, bluegrass, weather photography and spotting the Montezuma wind farm.
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