Editorial insists on private group rights over oath tests
The piece argues Supreme Court inaction preserves Boy Scouts of America’s power to exclude agnostic youths like Mark Welsh, while noting public bodies must still offer access to youth programs. It cautions governments to ensure nonmembers lacking doctrinal tests are served, as schools often partner with scouting.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Boy Scouts of
B’nai B’rith
Alcoholics Anonymous
George A. Davidson
BSA
Chicago
Mark Welsh
Mark
Elliott
Boy Scouts of America
Congress
Elliott Welsh
Controversy Over Convicted Killers Profiting From Crimes
The piece questions sales of songs, portraits, and merchandise tied to killers like Manson and Gacy. It urges a constitutionally sound law to bar profits from crimes, noting Supreme Court actions and public outrage. Critics argue such profits trivialize victims and glamorize criminals.
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Charles Manson
California
John Wayne Gacy
New York
David Berkowitz
Sam
U.S. Supreme Court
Berkowitz
The Enemy Within and the Nuclear Age Debate
An essay contrasts deescalation of global nuclear threat with domestic violence fears. It argues US security policy shifts money from social services to prisons and police, noting teenagers with guns symbolize modern MAD. It cites political rhetoric urging action against violence and reflects on misplaced defense priorities from past and present.
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Senate
A New Security Pact for a Safer Home Front
Ellen Goodman argues for a balance between policing and prevention. She notes rising prison growth, ample arms, and fear, urging a treaty on crime and causes that pairs tougher gun control with community, family, and opportunity investments.
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Petaluma
Calif
France Defends Culture in Uruguay Round Trade Clash
The New York Times columnist notes France objects to an 11 percent film surcharge used to fund domestic cinema. He argues U.S. films dominate markets, while Europe worries about protecting national culture amid American media power and the push for a cultural exception.
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France
Uruguay
Washington
U.S
Mickey Kantor
Kantor
Hollywood
Woody Allen
America
Francois Mitterrand
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