Immigration reform debate cuts across party lines
Our view supports both sides of the immigration bill fight in Congress as Republicans push higher H-1B limits for skilled workers while Democrats seek broad amnesty for roughly a half million undocumented immigrants. We argue both proposals aid the economy and merit passage.
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Moral leadership split in national poll amid 68 percent dissatisfaction
A Harvard Kaiser Washington Post survey finds a moral malaise with 68 percent dissatisfied, yet no clear Bush advantage. Gore gains with other priorities, Lieberman boosts ticket support, while critics question defining universal morals. The piece argues morality goes beyond politics and government reflects the people. Thomas, lecturer and guest commentator, weighs in.
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Free speech on ads tests transit limits across issues
Jacob Sullum analyzes how transit authorities limit controversial messages from Change the Climate on Boston and DC buses and how First Amendment questions arose in abortion and drug policy ads. He notes MBTA refusals, legal battles, and the tension between government messaging control and free expression.
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