Law text on rights of religion speech and assembly
Historical excerpt presents the First Amendment spectrum protecting religious freedom, free exercise, press liberty, and the people's right to assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances. It outlines guarantees against establishment and prohibitions on limiting peaceful expression.
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The Times invites letters to the editor responding to news stories events or Our Views. Include author name address and phone for verification. Limit 400 words. The Times may edit and republish letters and may reject any submission. Email mail or fax options provided.
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Anti GOP Capitol Sing Along Permit Question
Opinion poll prompt asks if gatherings without permits should face citation in the Capitol. Voters are urged to answer yes or no with brief reasoning options. Results to be published in Wednesday's Times.
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Backward thinking hinders vaccines in Afghanistan and U S
The piece argues that Taliban violence in Afghanistan and local superstition curb polio and HPV vaccination. It cites Gardasil preventing up to 70 percent of cervical cancers and 90 percent of genital warts, while noting CDC data show stalled immunization rates nationwide. It urges teens be vaccinated before activity rises and stresses vaccination regardless of cost.
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Wisconsin lobby spending slips in first half of 2013
Wisconsin lobbying outlays for the first half of 2013 totaled 17.1 million from 600 groups, a drop from 2009 and 2011 levels. Top spender Wisconsin Insurance Alliance logged 357,167, mostly in nonlobbying costs. Hospital Association and Manufacturers & Commerce followed. Notable figures include former Assembly speaker Jeff Fitzgerald with 100,199 across 422 hours.
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Letter to the Editor on youth softball sportsmanship
A reader condemns Monroe fans for swearing at 11 and 12 year old players at an Albany youth girls softball tournament. The coach is urged to model proper behavior and address fans, with quotes from Dale Bavid and John Wooden stressing sportsmanship and parental coaching.
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Blossoms and Barbs Submission Rules Overview
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