Radio as personal medium shapes listener trust
NPR ombudsman Jeffrey A. Dworkin in 2003 argued radio is a private sense of place for listeners. He said people listen to hear ideas or voices they know and feel is theirs, and disagreement can feel like betrayal.
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State should not fund own casinos, Sebelius says
Kansas lawmakers and Governor Sebelius eye casinos as a quick revenue source amid tax strain. Critics warn state ownership risks white elephants, social harm, and mismanagement, urging private business and sales taxes instead. Wyandotte County and other sites are seen as potential bets, while Indian casinos yield no state take.
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Editorials From Guest Editors Post Reader Variety
Guest editorials offer readers a range of opinions not necessarily reflecting The Herald or its staff. Views presented come from guest contributors, providing diverse perspectives on current issues and public interest topics.
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Are the American people better off with Saddam Hussein gone
Opinion piece questions whether Americans are safer and wealthier after Saddam Hussein’s removal. It argues the real impact is on American citizens rather than Iraqis, and urges readers to register and vote in the upcoming election. The author notes large corporations benefit and calls for accountability.
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AP Bias in News Coverage Warns of Narrow Perspectives
Columnist William A. Collins argues that AP dependent Connecticut papers skew coverage toward corporate and political interests. He claims business editors dominate, labor voices are scarce, and unfavorable war and protest reporting are buried, shaping investor mood and public opinion.
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