Quote of the Day on press freedom by Willkie in 1940
A 1940 quote from Wendell Willkie proclaims freedom of the press as the staff of life for a vital democracy, reflecting his view on press rights and democratic health.
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 2009
Page
2
A 1940 quote from Wendell Willkie proclaims freedom of the press as the staff of life for a vital democracy, reflecting his view on press rights and democratic health.
Editorial notes summer sports expansion with new high school football practice rule. Ottawa High School coach Marc Bergan begins OHL summer drills, hoping to rebound from a 29 game losing streak. Also introduces Wellsville American Legion baseball team, led by Chris Caruthers, hosting Ottawa in their opener at Saddle Club Park.
Readers are invited to submit opinions to the Reader Forum at The Ottawa Herald. Submissions must be hand signed with the author’s address and phone number and sent to 104 S. Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or by email to letters ottawaherald com. Letters should not exceed 400 words and may be edited for space grammar and clarity.
The First Amendment limits Congress from advancing a state church and protects free exercise of religion free speech a free press and the rights to assemble and petition the government for grievances.
This opinion argues that the so called perks of whiteness are a fabrication and that adversity crosses all races. It cautions against racial essentialism, asserts common humanity, and urges unity in advancing equality. The piece closes by affirming equal worth across races and calling for inclusive, shared progress.
Will Durst analyzes the Sonia Sotomayor Supreme Court nomination. He mocks the right wing reaction, notes empathy as a political code, and argues Republicans push a fight to energize their base and raise funds.
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