Fear of scrutiny drives limits on government access
Douglas Clifton, editor of The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, argues that public officials’ scrutiny deters people from seeking government information, highlighting transparency as essential to accountability and democratic rights.
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Unborn Victims of Violence Act Faces Senate Passage
The Unborn Victims of Violence Act seeks to grant legal rights to a fetus, signaling a new life-beginning standard and a potential challenge to abortion rights. Critics warn it erodes women's privacy and could broaden penalties, while proponents claim limited scope for crimes against pregnant mothers.
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Jacksonville Journal of a Sunlit Florida Visit and Local Sights
Dorothy Nichols recalls a warm Jacksonville trip with friends and family. She details a seafood miss at Nancy’s home, The Players Championship at Sawgrass, docked ships Nantucket Clipper and Gorilla, a Brazilian sailboat Jesse, and Swedish ship Gorilla, plus downtown riverfront, Viz Times Union area, water taxi, and local sports and civic landmarks.
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Press freedom in Iraq amid Al Hawza shutdown debate
Floyd Abrams argues that U S plans in Iraq should uphold free speech despite anti American coverage. Shutting Al Hawza risks reinforcing fear, weakening ideals, and eroding First Amendment principles in war and peace alike.
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Floyd Abrams
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