Information control limits real democracy says writer
Jacqueline Marcus, a writer and poet, argues in 2005 that true democracy requires free information and rejects censorship and manipulation as threats to democratic participation. Her stance emphasizes transparency, open dialogue, and access to diverse viewpoints.
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Kansas Education Department Faces Record Turnover
The Kansas Department of Education saw 53 of 258 staffers resign in the year ending June 30, a 20.9 percent turnover. Critics tie the spike to Commissioner Bob Corkins, hired in October, while Corkins cites annual variation and early departures.
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Time to ditch the penny and curb coin clutter
National Review columnist Rich Lowry argues to end penny production and embrace rounding to the nearest five or ten cents. He notes costs exceed value, cites Coinstar data, and compares to Finland and U.S. bases that stopped using pennies. He stresses nostalgia vs practical efficiency and urges a swift transition.
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Exxon chief cites long term view in energy strategy debate
The shareholder meeting at ExxonMobil featured Rex Tillerson denying the need for investing in alternative energy sources and expressing a 15 to 20 year outlook. The piece argues the U.S. suffers from a bad attitude toward long range planning and notes Exxon’s controversial stance on global warming.
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State of the Union sparks debate over lawn mower emissions
Donald Kaul critiques national energy policy and corporate lobbying noting lawn mowers emit 93 times smog forming pollution per gallon and arguing $25 catalytic converters could cut California emissions by 22 tons daily. He cites Senate blockages and contrasts with Bush's energy independence rhetoric. Also critiques Homeland Security grants and recalls Exxon Valdez spill.
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