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Nobel Peace Prize highlights Colombia’s Santos amid referendum defeat
The Nobel committee awarded Juan Manuel Santos for peacemaking with FARC as Colombians narrowly voted against the accord ending a 52 year civil war. The piece notes the conflict’s toll, US involvement, and comparisons to Obama, suggesting continued encouragement for Santos.
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The People Speak Editor The News
The piece urges voters to choose between tax plans and policies. It contrasts Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump on taxes and Obama era results, urging readers to consider who should lead the country for four more years. It frames Trump as more qualified and promotes “Make our country great again.”
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Detroit literacy suit targets Michigan on 14th Amendment grounds
Public Counsel filed suit in Detroit arguing a constitutional right to literacy based on the 14th Amendment. The filing cites Detroit eighth graders’ Reading and math proficiency gaps, state per pupil spending rankings, and broader concerns about violence, teacher retention, and educational outcomes in largely black districts.
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Unshackled Trump ignites chaotic election year turmoil
The article portrays Trump and Clinton amid a volatile race with leaks and missteps. It notes Trump’s shifting tactics, controversial remarks, and calls for accountability, while Clinton faces bribery rumors and WikiLeaks disclosures. The piece hints at GOP splits and a potential path for Paul Ryan to regain influence.
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