Equality and the long road to voting rights
Wim Laven notes Aug 26 marks the 95th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, but rights for Native Americans Japanese Americans and others remained limited for decades. He traces federal acts, court rulings, and public efforts from 1920 through 2015, urging vigilance to ensure true equality in voting and democracy.
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Local chat spurs dream of Olympic use in valley
Delbert McLain of the chamber pitches bringing the Olympic Games to the valley at the Mule Barn. Critics point to costs, lodging, and safety concerns while one observer jokes about aliens influencing TV and training myths. The Mount Carmel Register invites local letters on topics.
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