Murphy Brown bows out after 10 years and 245 episodes
Ellen Goodman notes Murphy Brown ends after a decade of hard news humor and feminist impact. The column recalls the show’s fight with motherhood and career, its cultural controversy, and Diane English's creation shaping a generation of women in a male dominated industry.
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Gingrich critics focus on crimes as Kim’s case looms
Columnists Jack Anderson and Jan Moller examine GOP double standards as Jay Kim, once hailed as a diverse beacon, now faces a two month sentence for campaign finance violations. The piece notes Gingrich’s call to label issues as crimes while supporting Kim’s primary run under an ankle monitor. It details prosecutors’ view of Kim’s manipulation of illegal contributions and party leadership’s cautious stance.
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