McCain’s moral stance clashes with Bush on ads and power
The article argues that John McCain present at the Republican National Convention has shielded George W. Bush with a moral aura while privately aiding tactics he once opposed. It critiques McCain’s embrace of Bush’s campaigns and Swift Boat ads, calling the stance a calculated, potentially damaging gambit that risks his own credibility and 2008 ambitions.
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Middletown Journal staff and leadership notes
The Middletown Journal announces its leadership lineup with Edwina Blackwell Clark as publisher Babet M. David Goodwin as editor and Michael Williams as editorial page editor in a concise staff update.
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Editorial outrage over Springboro teacher resignation deal
Parents should be outraged by the decision to accept Douglas R. McBrierty's voluntary resignation and not report him to the Ohio Department of Education. The board saved legal fees while leaving another district to face unknown risk, highlighting calls for stronger state reporting powers and a civic duty to protect students.
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Pentagon abortion politics split aid and options for servicewomen
The article argues that U S military policy limits abortion access for servicewomen while taxpayers cover cosmetic surgeries for battlefield injuries. It notes no data on military abortions, contrasts with Medicaid coverage for civilians, and cites a Boxer amendment seeking parity for troops abroad. House funding lacks similar language and both measures are in conference.
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When grown-ups handle business in New York protest week
A Tribune Media Services piece satirizes New York during Republican convention week. It portrays three acts of protest as theatrical, from street marches to extreme stunts, while noting the contrast with city life, security, and adult political engagement.
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