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Local editorial policy explains that opinions in letters and syndicated columns reflect the authors views, not the newspaper. It invites readers to participate by sending letters to the editor to spur public debate on local and national issues.
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Knight Foundation and Columbia fund First Amendment Institute
The Knight Foundation and Columbia University will each contribute 30 million dollars to establish the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia. The institute aims to preserve and expand First Amendment rights in the digital age through research, education, and litigation support.
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Reporters Without Borders
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Columbia University
Knight First Amendment Institute
Knight Foundation
Alberto Ibarguen
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Orange County Register
Santa Ana
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Social Security Woes Spark Senior Funding Debate
A letter argues the fund’s trouble stems from shifting Social Security dollars into the general fund by leaders from Carter to Bush. It claims 5.3 billion was tapped and not returned, and calls for restoring a dedicated fund, plus tighter drug company pricing to aid seniors.
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Jimmy Carter
George W. Bush
AARP
Fragmented Reactions Across Media After Tragic Shooting
A writer laments predictable media and public responses to a Sunday shooting. They critique politicized blame, gun control debate, and social media dynamics, arguing that calls for unity vanish amid partisan leakage and fear. The piece decries divisive discourse and the erosion of measured mourning.
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NRA
Hillary Clinton
Liquor reform moves forward in Pennsylvania
Republicans hail a first step toward loosening state control of liquor sales while preserving the state liquor monopoly. The new law lets some grocery stores with licenses sell wine and allows Sunday store openings, but leaves wholesale distribution and state stores in place. Supporters call it an incremental shift toward privatization, while critics warn reforms may stall.
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Lynda Schlegel Culver
Northumberland County
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Mike Turzai
Allegheny County
Elizabeth Steele
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Stephen Bloom
Cumberland County
Separ Young
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