Our View Is the glass half full or half empty
Our view notes Texas leads the nation in declining food stamp rolls from 2.45 million in 1996 to 1.44 million in 1999 and ties that drop to a strong job market and welfare reform. Pro and anti hunger groups debate whether fewer recipients reflect work or people falling through cracks, while praising reduced dependency overall.
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Too good for prime time Promised Land’s fall from grace
Cal Thomas argues that the CBS drama Promised Land, starring Gerald McRaney and set in Denver, offered meaningful family and racial reconciliation storytelling. He criticizes networks for canceling quality shows that attract adults and favor teen-focused programming, blaming advertisers and executives for misreading audiences. He notes White House concerns over violence and laments the shift toward youth-oriented content, urging more adult-focused, messages-driven programs.
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The Other Side of Affirmative Action
Thomas Sowell argues that UC Irvine admitted more minority students after quotas ended, challenging notions that affirmative action harmed minorities. He cites Irvine and Cal State Hayward as better places for preparation, urging education reform and voucher support to lift future minority graduates.
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