Columnists debate teen sexuality and love versus rules
The column discusses teen sexuality, love, and the role of adults in guiding judgment. It notes that strict parental messages may fail to reach teens and argues for thoughtful, individualized discussions. It cites researchers and experts, including Dr. Wes Crenshaw and Julia Davidson, and invites readers to submit questions.
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Julia
Myself
Wes Crenshaw
Family Therapy Institute Midwest
Julia Davidson
Bishop Seabury Academy
Ljworld.com
Party People Reform Health Care in America
A call for universal health care arguing that current US health care is uneven and inefficient. It cites rising premiums from consolidation in the insurer industry and notes proposals by Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton to provide accessible, efficient care with choice between public and private options.
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America
Barack Obama
Hillary Clinton
Congress
Public Health Care Reform Debate Rethinks System Role
The author argues a universal public health care would shrink options, raise taxes for the wealthy, and lower care quality. They warn doctors may face pay cuts driving specialists abroad and Americans paying out of pocket for needed services. Reform is needed but public ownership is not the answer.
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U.S
Paraguayan Students Share Dream of America Visit
Dalma Gonzalez says she has long wanted to come to the United States, calling it the typical American dream as Silvana Riveros recalls loving American music from Guns N Roses to Nirvana. Host sister Parendi Birdie adds she knows a lot of pop cut.
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Dalma Gonzalez
United States
Silvana Riveros
Aerosmith
Nirvana
LHS Junior
Paraguayans follow politics and a U S trip changes views
Paraguayans closely track presidential politics and many admire Barack Obama. Teacher sponsor Erwin Bogado notes selected students on a free study-trip face affordability limits, praising smart, middle class youths. Thirza Klassen values firsthand U S exposure and cultural friendships.
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Barack Obama
Erwin Bogado
Exchange students name dream travel destinations
Students from Lawrence High School discuss where they would most like to study abroad. Ryan Giblin prefers Australia for beaches and English ease, while others aim for Southern France, Russia, Spain, Ecuador, Fiji, Mexico, Italy, and Chile to hone languages and explore cultures.
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Journal-World Photo
Alheli Aranda
Paraguay
Adrian Pesia
Lawrence High School
Lawrence
Kansas Paraguay
Gage Snow
Ryan Giblin
Australia
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