Winners and losers on the ballot and off in 2002
Virginia columnist Fallon Goodman surveys the 2002 election noting incumbents’ near total reelection, redistricting as protection maps, and both winners and losers among celebrities ads and media. She lists ten winning and losing themes from Hillary Clinton to local TV stations.
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Washington Post Writers Group
Police cars as rolling billboards spark ethical backlash
The piece argues against using police vehicles for advertising to fund departments, warning it undermines authority and public trust. It cites budget pressures in small towns, corporate offers from Government Acquisitions LLC, and broader trends toward consumer branding invading civic life, urging protection of policing as a public service.
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Real-life parenting rants from a worn magazine pile
A sharp vent about mass parenting magazines overflowing mail with jokey tips and sensational headlines. The author mocks potty training hype, impractical advice, and absurd scenarios from daily parenting life, ending with a plea for meaningful practical guidance.
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