Insolence of Men Dictating Speech in Grand Streets
A quotation from Wendell Phillips in 1860 condemns those who seek to dictate public speech. He argues against controlling how people speak in the grand streets, highlighting the defiant spirit of abolitionist rhetoric.
Editorial On holiday and vacation deprivation
The piece argues Americans work to live and take fewer vacations, citing Expedia data. It contrasts 14 annual vacation days in the United States with Europe’s higher totals, notes reasons for not taking time off, and highlights health and productivity benefits of vacations. It urges Americans to disconnect and renew through extended breaks.
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FDA contaminant rules spark debate over food safety
Wendell Barker reviews FDA Defect Action Levels noting allowed levels of wormy peaches, insect fragments, and rodent hair in common foods. He cites a 1999 FDA advisory meeting in Arlington where officials backed shifting from aesthetic to scientific standards, questioning politics over safety.
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The U S as sole responsible world power
Rich Lowry argues the United States remains the only truly responsible power amid a France led peacekeeping plan in southern Lebanon. He says Paris compromised U N rules of engagement, undermining settlement prospects and credibility, while the U S bears the burden of leadership and broader global challenges.
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