Editorial Opinion on Security and Media Freedom
Valley Morning Star editorial from Harlingen Texas in 2004 criticizes autocratic secretive government that cons citizens and muzzles media, arguing national security rests on capable intelligence and military organizations and informed citizens relying on independent press.
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Gardner Faces Freight Center Clash North of Ottawa
Neighbors near Gardner Kansas resist a proposed 1350 acre intermodal center on I 35 that would generate 7200 to 7500 jobs and about 330 million in taxes over 20 years. Critics fear traffic noise and higher taxes while warning of lowered property values and water contamination risks from Hillsdale and Gardner lakes.
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Kansas City Star
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Fearful commencements spark campus debates on speakers
Rich Lowry notes liberal education breeds resistance to speakers like Condoleezza Rice and John McCain at Northeastern schools. Students at The New School and Boston College protested, claiming speakers do not represent them, while faculty joined the disruption. The piece laments self-obsession and calls for open discourse despite costly higher education.
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Condoleezza Rice
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John McCain
Michael Moore
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New York City
McCain
Arizona
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Jon Stewart
Bush Forces Substantial Cuts in National Parks Budget
Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility denounces George W. Bush for directing five year park budget cuts up to a third, amid a $6.8 billion repair backlog and higher fees. The piece accuses officials of misleading visitors with spin about belt tightening while cutting services.
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George W. Bush
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Spinmeister
George
Tence
National Park Service
Ansel Adams
U.S
Public Employees For Environmental Responsibility
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