World population pressure and the looming crisis
Tom Teepen argues that rapid population growth risks environmental collapse and political instability. He notes past Malthusian limits, highlights gains in agriculture, and stresses the need for family planning, women's education, and sustained U.S. engagement, with Cairo as a focal point.
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Thomas Malthus
Malthus
Italy
United States
Ronald Reagan
Clinton
Cairo
Earth
Who Should Judge Violence in Film and Media
Howard Kleinberg argues against fixed moral ratings arguing individuals determine acceptability. He cites Dove Foundation actions on Batman Returns and praises Star Wars Dennis the Menace and Home Alone for family viewing while criticizing Dove’s choices. He notes violence innuendo language and sexual jokes appear in many works and urges personal discernment over legislation or threats.
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Dove Foundation
McDonald's
Dove
Darth Vader
Dennis the Menace
Wilson
Dennis
Mr. Wilson
G.D
Macaulay Culkin
Unemployment crisis obscured by official statistics
The piece argues that official unemployment figures misrepresent a deep jobs crisis. It cites long term jobless totals rising from 1.3 to 1.7 million, changes in who counts as unemployed or discouraged, and wage declines among middle aged college graduates, urging a broader measure of job seekers who cannot find work. Keith Brooks questions government recognition of the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush
Bureau of Labor
Bureau
Orwatbeninlss
Keith Brooks
New York
Strong leadership sought as Mesa eyes growth and renewal
Pet Gilbert outlines a platform for Mesa focusing on stable leadership, economic development, public safety, and cultural growth. He highlights prior service on Parks and Recreation and Redevelopment Commission, roles with MARC Center and EVAC, founding Mesa Parks and Arts Foundation, and bringing the Arizona Shakespeare Festival to Mesa. He cites education achievements including Truman Foundation scholarship and ASU law studies, and urges support for Williams Gateway Airport reuse, downtown revitalization, industrial zoning, and Red Mountain freeway extension. He emphasizes partnerships with schools and community programs to prepare youth for the city’s future.
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M Mesa
Mesa
Parks and Recreation Board
Redevelopment Commission
Marc Center
EVAC
Housing For
Mesa, Inc
Mesa Parks and Arts Foundation
Arizona Shakespeare Festival, Inc
Truman Foundation
USA Today
Arizona State University
Arizona
Mesa Schools
Williams Gateway Airport
Red Mountain
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Tom Teepen
Tribune
Cox
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Howard Kleinberg
Tribune/Cox News Service
Miami
America
Pat Gilbert
Pet Gilbert
Mare
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