O'Connor resignation reshapes 2006 political battle
David Shribman argues O'Connor's departure upends norms and intensifies the fight over Supreme Court balance. Bush faces choosing a successor who could shift power, with Rehnquist's leaving seen as a less pivotal moment by comparison. The piece contrasts potential picks and the long-term effects on church state and activism debates.
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William J. Brennan Jr
O’connor
David Shribman
Pittsburg Post-Gazette
Yellow ribbons hide dissent in Iraq war debate
Ellen Goodman argues patriotic symbols mask support for the president while dissenting voices about the Iraq war are silenced. She recalls media rhetoric linking Septembers 11 to Iraq, notes public disapproval, and reflects on personal stories of families affected as she vows to fly her flag this Fourth of July for those in harm's way and for critics alike.
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Good Morning America
Ellen Goodman
Washington Post Writers Group
Woman Returns Found Cockatiel After Camp Sara Kindness
In Lawrence, a family thanks Sara for locating and returning their missing cockatiel after it appeared in the last chance found ad. Sara connected with the owner, gave back the bird, and earned praise from the writer for her caring act. The letter also contains a reader’s critique of religion and evolution debates in Kansas education policy.
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Sara
Raintree Montessori
Lawrence
Krista Hoy
Congress
Kansas Board of Education
Board of Education
Kansas
Katie Marten
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