Leonard Pitts Columns Pause For Vacation
Leonard Pitts will be away on vacation and his Thursday and Sunday columns will resume on January 7.
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Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 2020
Page
6
Today in History highlights major world events
On December 27 1979 Soviet forces seized Afghanistan overthrowing Hafizullah Amin and installing Babrak Karmal. Louis Pasteur born 1822 in Dole France. Charles Darwin began Beagle voyage 1831. World Bank IMF formed 1945. Van Allen reported second radiation belt 1958. Apollo 8 splashdown 1968. Palestinian militants attacked Rome and Vienna airports 1985. Space shuttle Discovery returned after Hubble fix 1999.
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Call for dialogue on debt shifts focus to spending
George Will analyzes Lindsey Graham push for dialogue on debt as Republicans debate fiscal reform. He notes defense cuts not driving deficits, while Social Security and Medicare loom large with unfunded liabilities. The piece warns of long term dependence on taxes or inflation to cover trillions in promises.
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Manhattan Institute
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John Cochrane
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Cato Institute
Merrifield
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Cato
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Priceless lessons from my sixth grade English teacher
Catherine Rampell recalls her sixth grade English teacher Ralph Greco who, at 88, bids to teach in person but avoids risk. The piece distills six rules that shaped Rampell: learn language rules, break rules for clarity, ensure reader understanding, rewrite relentlessly, write bravely despite unpopularity, and be kind.
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