Quote of the Day by Herbert J. Gans
A 2003 quote from sociologist and author Herbert J. Gans notes that journalist presence alone does not guarantee democracy yet can curb undemocratic nightmares.
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Herbert J. Gans
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 2004
Page
2
Editors deserve bold defense of press freedom on campus
An editorial condemns Kansas State University and Barton County Community College for sacking student newspaper advisers over coverage and letters. It argues administrators betrayed free speech, urging support for student editors and First Amendment rights, while noting past similar incidents and calls for accountability.
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Kansas State University
Barton County Community College
K-State
Collegian
Ron Johnson
Johnson
Todd Simon
Simon
Student Press Law Center
Virginia
E-State
National Organization of College Media Advisers
Jennifer Schartz
Johnson and Schartz
Discrimination and bias linger in Connecticut and nation
Columnist William A. Collins argues bias remains entrenched across age, race, sex, income and religion. He critiques Hartford and Washington for inaction on minority rights, education funding cuts, and persistent income and wealth gaps. He cites Yale, banks, casinos, and law enforcement as examples, urging real progress beyond rhetoric.
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Connecticut
General Assembly
Yale
Hartford
Washington
Black and Latino Caucus
Bridgeport
Waverbury
Waterbury
Boy Scouts
Banks
Attorney General
Army
Jessica Lynch
Shoshana Johnson
East Haven
Franklin County Ambulance and Bus Use for Prom Transport
Questions arise about using an ambulance and a school bus to transport students to Ottawa High School prom. Who pays, who is liable, and whether county funds were used. concerns over safety, personnel payroll, and potential conflicts of interest with taxpayer money.
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Franklin County
Reader Forum Questions Liability and Taxes in Ottawa
Sherril Unruh of Ottawa asks whether a reader forum run may cause or contribute to personal injury liability exposure and possible increased taxes while many residents await answers to these questions and concerns.
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Sherril Unruh
Ottawa
President blamed for rights abuses at home and abroad
The text argues the White House and agencies bear responsibility for mistreatment of Iraqi prisoners and civil liberty violations under the Patriot Act and Homeland Security Act. It accuses the president of enabling abuse, detaining citizens without charges, and hints at a reflection of U.S. treatment of detainees. It calls for Supreme Court action and questions the president’s role.
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White House
Justice Department
Pentagon
U.S
Supreme Court
Patriot and Homeland Security
Attorney General’s Office
Guantanamo
United States
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