Backward steps editorial on evolution and hate in 1999
A editorial laments a Kansas School Board move to curb evolution education in favor of creationism while condemning a Ku Klux Klan leaflet campaign. It urges public light on hate, defense of church-state separation, and broad instruction that allows exploration of religious and non religious viewpoints for future leaders.
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Kansas School Board
Ku Klux Klan
Mooney
Kleagle
Beagle
Invincible Empire Knights
Klan
Kansas
United States
Tax cut showdown and FBI powers debate
After the Los Angeles JCC shooting linked to Buford Farrow Jr, observers demand more FBI power to monitor hate groups. A new book argues for tighter civil liberties limits citing COINTELPRO era abuses against activists.
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Los Angeles Jewish Community Center
Buford Farrow Jr
Aryan Nations
The
Order
J. Edgar Hoover
James Dempsey
Georgetown Law
David Cole
America
Cointelpro
FBI surveillance wary of activist groups and hate networks
Robyn Blumner argues that the FBI monitored environmental, political, and hate groups through misinformation campaigns and informants. She notes agents in many cities tracked organizers and speeches while warning that expanded surveillance risks turning activists into targets of government overreach.
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FBI
Vail
Colo
Cointelpro
U.S
America
Central America
Robyn E. Blumner
St Petersburg
Sermpps
Howard News
Frederick County News Highlights and Local Projects
FRED BEACHLEY, 19, of Middle, posted a low score of 227.5 with James Mont apety of Yammartile close behind. Construction progresses on the State Police barracks at U.S. 40 and Baughman’s Lane. Firefighters pictured at a donated house in Petersville. Retired worker Philip B. Thompson utilizes weatherization to cut heat use with four CETA workers. Frederick County Courthouse complex rises on West Patrick Street as steel towers. U.S. 15 dualization work advances near Mount St Mary’s, with a planned pedestrian crossing at the college. Beth Shields of Walkersville meets Helen Walsh of Ireland, pen pals since eighth grade, as they start high school seniors.
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Frederick County
Philip B. Thompson
CETA
Beth Shields
Walkersville
Helen Walsh
Ireland
Helen
County Kerry
Letters to the Editor on God’s children and urban planning
Jay Tilden of Frederick responds to Karen Stone’s Aug. 21 letter about God’s children arguing that God’s children are all who follow His laws. He condemns promoting homosexuality, praises the city’s maintenance, critiquing vacant shops and inflated property values set by owners. He warns against tall buildings, cites Rockville and Silver Spring as cautionary examples, and urges Frederick to learn from costly urban planning mistakes.
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Karen Stone
Alex Mooney
Mooney
Ms Stone
HDC
Rockville
Silver Spring
Frederick
Nonpartisan voting message from former Frederick mayor
Ronald N Young argues against switching Frederick City to nonpartisan elections. He cites turnout data showing partisan cities average higher participation, notes risks of reduced candidate pools, and favors district voting while opposing aligning city elections with state or national elections. He urges preserving two party competition and warns against regressing.
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Frederick City
Baltimore
Annapolis
Frederick
Hagerstown
Salisbury
Cumberland
Bowie
Rockville
Gaithersburg
Mooney Senator Hopeful Faces Editorial Attacks in Maryland
William Mayo voices frustration over Frederick News-Post editorials and columnist Ro Meachum targeting Alex Mooney. He credits Mooney with pro life and disability rights gains praised by NFMB and Frederick County Right to Life, urging the paper to report actions and stay on the issues.
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Alex Mooney
Maryland
Tam
Frederick
Len Mooney
National Federation For
Bind
Frederick County
Right To Life
Mooney
Frederick HDC critique as downtown decline unfounded
A Frederick City Historic District Commission member responds to letters blaming the HDC for downtown decay and business losses. The writer argues preservation does not kill the economy, cites socio economic shifts and suburban growth, and notes the downtown district remains fairly stable despite changes.
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Frederick City
HDC
Frederick
Giving kids a chance in Mount Airy football leagues
Rosie Jordan of Mount Airy writes in response to a letter about MAYAA. She recounts moving her 11 year old son from MAYAA due to favoritism toward 11 best players, contrasting with Carroll County Football League which prioritizes learning, developing players, and ensuring playing time and fun. She opposes public sharing of signed players and supports inclusive youth sports.
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Frederick
Mayaa
Singapore-Urbana
Damascus
Carroll County Football League
Linganore-Urbana
Carroll County
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites letters axat ive to the paper and requires signed letters with the writer’s name, home address, and home and business phones for verification. Some letters may be abridged for spice. publication is not guaranteed.
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Fredenck News-Post
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Petersville
West
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U.S. 15
Mount St. Mary's College
Emmitsburg
College
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Berry
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Mount Airy
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E. Patrick
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