Why a shield law protects sources in journalism
Editorial urges strong shield laws to protect reporters from disclosing sources, arguing public interest hinges on keeping tips about government corruption elicitable. It cites California as a leader and recounts Fresno Bee reporters jailed for refusing to reveal a source.
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Asia Society says textbooks misrepresent Asia in U S schools
A study by the Asia Society claims American textbooks on Asia are outdated and biased, often portraying Asians as backward and relying on Western modernization narratives. It cites inaccuracies, stereotypes in illustrations, and a focus on Western roles while neglecting miseries caused by others. The report advocates reviewing content to reflect a more accurate, current view of Asia's importance to the United States.
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Jaworski on Watergate The Right and the Power review
A review of Leon Jaworski’s The Right and the Power. It recounts his role as Special Prosecutor starting October 1973, his confrontation with Nixon tapes, and the moral weight of pursuing cases against former aides. The critic notes the book’s thoughtful perspective on the president’s private conduct and the legal process.
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Feud Resurges as Croats and Serbs Hijack NY to Chicago Flight
The piece recalls historic Croat Serb tensions among U S Yugoslav communities from South Chicago to Gary and Pittsburgh. It notes a modern hijacking by Croatian fanatics and an American wife, urging youths to choose peace over inherited feuds while emigrants face new divisions post World War II.
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Tax reform won’t curb government’s grip on taxpayers
The piece argues the 1977 tax reform bill will not meaningfully reduce government revenue or burdens. It rants against taxes as a vast, pervasive control on everyday life, noting per capita federal, state, and local taxes near 1,400 dollars and family costs around 5,600. It urges self-reliance and reduced government services to deliver real relief.
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