Honest self examination of racist group think in Columbus
Bud Herron reflects on a 1931 racist real estate agreement in Columbus Indiana and how majority opinion shaped conscience He cites an Abstract of Title banning occupancy by those with negro blood and notes community leaders who helped build the town yet upheld discriminatory norms He urges readers to challenge inherited beliefs and consider Thoreaus idea of a minority of one in pursuit of justice.
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Journalism under attack when it's needed the most
Sid Schwartz, editor of The Gazette in Janesville Wisconsin and veteran journalist of 34 years, argues that press freedom is essential in a time of misinformation and political pressure. He notes declines in newsroom staff, social media manipulation, and calls to suppress media. He cautions that the fourth estate checks government power and urges rigorous reporting and accountability.
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