Editorials on freedom of expression amid cartoon protests
An Egyptian Gazette editorial argues Muslim distrust of Western press freedom stems from lack of exposure to free speech and government censorship. It calls for responsible media that unite diverse faiths, noting the need to limit offense while condemning violence. Kathleen Parker and Souheila al Jadda offer contrasting takes on free speech and cross cultural dialogue.
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Egyptian Gazette
Cairo
the Gazette
West
Allah
Muhammad
The
Kathleen Parker
Orlando Sentinel
USA Today
Salman Rushdie
Daniel Pearl
Nick Berg
Democracy and
Truth
Souheila al-Jadda
Thenr
Al-Jadda
Asia Rising and the limits of a unipolar future
Jim Hoagland argues that while Asia's growth and Mittal's Arcelor bid signal shifts in economic and military influence, power diffusion and alliance realignments will temper any simple move to a new Asia-centric unipolar order. Japan's balancing, U S alliances, and European dynamics all shape a complex 21st century balance of power.
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Washington
Asia
Europe
United States
China
India
Asian
America
Lakshmi Mittal
Arcelor
Mittal
Uing
U.S
Pepsi-Cola
Danone
Luxembourg
Mittal Company
Netherlands
Germany
NATO
Riga
Australia
Japan
South Korea
Junichiro Koizumi
Iraq
Afghanistan
Tokyo
Middle East
Central Asia
Old Home Town in 1981 and a 1906 death in Lawrence
The Lawrence school board rejected a proposed merger with the Lawrence Open School by a 4-1 vote citing housing plans at Grant School and leaving open a revised proposal for fall. Amid mixed views, the vote suggested the issue may be revived later. Also reported is the death of Mrs. Mattie A. Andrews, a longtime local leader, from burns after near a gas stove.
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Lawrence School Board
Lawrence Open School
Grant School
Mary Lou Wright
Charles Oldfather
Lawrence Daily World
Mattie A. Andrews
Lawrence
Public Forum Letter on Bush Plan and Education
A reader criticizes President Bush for increasing education spending for science and math while cutting Veterans Affairs funds. The letter questions defining science and suggests funding intelligent design research, laments a growing deficit, and ends with a political jab and a hopeful closing.
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Mr. Bush
Veterans Affairs
Downtown vibrancy versus rent pressure in Lawrence debate
Readers defend downtown Lawrence as a source of pride and affordable shopping against rents and absentee landlords. They argue for abatements and sensible landlord policies to help small retailers, noting recent fines and police calls at rental properties and questioning city tax costs. Monica Istas, Eudora, adds critique of municipal finance and rental practices.
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Kansas City
Chico’s
Sixth
Wakarusa
Lawrence
Karen Anderson
Ms. Hearn
Kansas University
Monica Istas
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World Online
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