Talk Won't Ease Nuclear Tensions Between India and Pakistan
In a weekend attack on a Pakistani train station killing at least 26 and wounding 45, blame-throwing between Pakistan and India escalates tensions. This view argues U.S. actions often backfire, calls for realism over idealistic disarmament treaties, and suggests missile defense and restraint as pragmatic steps while acknowledging the enduring role of nuclear weapons in global politics.
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English for the Children Prop 227 Passes in California
Joan Beck summarizes Proposition 227 guiding California schools to immersion in English, replacing most bilingual programs. The measure, approved 61 to 39, faces lawsuits and resistance from some districts, teachers, and Hispanic voters, amid national debate on assimilation and language learning. Beck notes immersion' brain science supports rapid English education.
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Best Friends program promotes abstinence and excellence at Constitution Hall
MONA CHAREN notes Best Friends program led by Elayne Bennett, with hundreds of girls ages 9 to 18 in blue and pink attire at Constitution Hall. Girls chant NO to sex and drugs, emphasizing self respect, hard work, and scholarship, including a growing college fund. The program reports a 1.1 percent pregnancy rate versus 26 percent in DC Public Schools.
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