Beijing Olympics hide hard line under harmonized pageantry
Essay argues Beijing uses the Olympics to present a harmonious image while tightening controls on dissent and media. It notes forced removal of beggars, detentions of dissidents, censorship, and a crackdown on information as Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch report setbacks for press access and human rights. It cites Hu Jia’s prison sentence and petitioner arrests as signs of repression tied to the Games.
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Sichuan
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Let Peace Begin With Me Editorial Creed Note
The piece proclaims dedication to informing readers to promote and preserve freedom. It asserts freedom as a God given gift and self control, aligning with moral guides like the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence. It emphasizes personal responsibility and consistency with core moral truths.
Incumbency and money in campaign reform debate
The piece analyzes the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act and Supreme Court rulings on restrictions in election ads and fundraising limits. It contrasts incumbency advantages with free speech rights, notes Justices' concerns about asymmetrical limits, and critiques McCain and Obama positions on campaign finance reform.
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What I should have said was nothing
Ron Hart reflects on gender, marriage, and male missteps with blunt humor. He derides stereotypes while noting how conversations with women often demand tact. He references Heather Mills, John McCain, and Mars and Venus to illustrate dating dynamics and social expectations.
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Ron Hart
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Heather Mills
Paul McCartney
Heather
Eliot Spitzer
John Wayne
John McCain
Adam
God
Eve
Odessa Quilters Guild Votes For Wounded Troop Quilts
Odessa American notes support for the Odessa Quilters Guild joining a drive to provide quilts for U S troops. readers invited to send opinions via email and indicate a thumbs nomination reflecting a public call for comment.
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Odessa
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