Quote on information freedom by David Greene in 2003
David Greene, executive director of the First Amendment Project, warned in 2003 that society once valued open access to information but has grown fearful of its implications. He stressed the crucial role of freedom of information.
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Kansas University admissions debate sparks resident uproar
Guest editorial argues raising KU admission standards will provoke backlash among Kansans who favor broad access. It notes two year colleges offer cheaper closer paths and that extra requirements likely won t sharply cut qualified Kansas students from KU despite elitist perceptions.
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Peru court upholds Berenson terrorism sentence
The Inter American Court of Human Rights ratified a Peruvian civil court verdict for Lori Berenson on terrorism charges. It found Peru did not violate human rights and praised due process, framing this as a triumph of the state’s rule of law over military tribunals.
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Faith and politics in a secular republic
Gary Hart argues that public faith must be inclusive and humble, warning against the fusion of church and state. He contrasts compassionate conservatism with liberal calls for government action, urging leaders to address poverty, inequality, and social injustice while avoiding hypocrisy and crusader rhetoric.
The proper place for religion in America
President Bush's cabinet picks appear guided by religious fervor over expertise. The piece questions separation of church and state, equal rights, and a free press, asking if the Supreme Court and education will resist or rubber-stamp the President's religious allies and agenda.
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Creationism debate resurfaces in Kansas and Alabama school debate
The piece argues for secular public education and critiques teaching creationism in schools. It contrasts European secularism with American religious political influence and warns against theocracy, urging science in public education and separation of church and state.
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