Quote of the Day on independent voices and global trust
Peter C. Goldmark Jr., former chairman and CEO of the International Herald Tribune, argued in 2003 that the world needs more independent voices to counter growing mistrust of America. He urged thoughtful perspectives that view global affairs without American management.
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Peter C. Goldmark Jr
International Herald Tribune
Honor roll names vanish in Tennessee privacy push
Editorial argues removing honor roll listings from Nashville area schools erodes motivation and public accountability. It cites a 1970 Tennessee law and contrasts with federal privacy norms, urging balanced recognition programs while preserving incentive to excel.
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Tennessee
America
U.S. Supreme Court
Sports Agate
Ottawa High School
Ottawa Middle School
One Kansas Farmer Feeds People Billboard Retires
Kansas Agri-Women halted updates to the One Kansas Farmer signs after 1999 when USDA data ended. The campaign, started in 1978, used up to 60 billboards to show how one farmer feeds many, but will keep a final edit adding more than 128 to the sign.
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I-70
Kansas
Jeanne Mertz
Kansas Agri-Women
Mertz
Kansas River
Wamego
Manhattan
U.S
Department of Agriculture
USDA
Kansas Farm
David Chartrand
Davidchartrand
Water privatization fuels public anger and protests
A broad critique warns of a global water grab by foreign and domestic conglomerates that have privatized major cities, hiking bills and reducing public control. It urges communities to resist via petitions, referendums, and calls Public Citizen at 202-546-4996. Jim Hightower promotes his book Thieves In High Places.
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Bubba
Houston
Indianapolis
Lexington
Jersey City
Milwaukee
Washington, D.C
America
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Congress
Public Citizen
Jim Hightower
Jimhightower.com
Viking Press
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