Supreme Court debates Arizona Public Funding for Elections
The Supreme Court heard arguments on Arizona's Clean Elections Act of 1998, a public funded elections scheme, as part of a broader rollback of campaign finance limits. Advocates warn against penalties that fund opponents, while supporters cite donor transparency as a safeguard for First Amendment rights. Political ramifications echo past California propositions and Citizens United.
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Health tip from Estrich on quitting smoking and lung cancer
Susan Estrich a USC law and political science professor and syndicated columnist reflects on quitting after many tries. She cites a study showing low dose CT scans reduce lung cancer deaths by 20 percent and urges teens to avoid smoking while noting the blame game around patients.
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Twain Controversy Over Autobiography and Huck Finn Edits
A heated literary clash unfolds over Mark Twain's Autobiography Vol 1 with Gar rison Keillor panning the work as tedious and a new Huck Finn edition by Alan Gribben replacing slurs with the word slave. The essay defends historical context and criticizes editor edits that sanitize language.
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