Adoption offers hope amid costs and challenges for families
Jeanny Sharp reports on adoption as a path to family despite emotional and financial hurdles. The piece cites Domestic Adoption Awareness Month, international trends, and employer benefits such as paid leave and tax credits, noting Madonna’s public example and urging society to reduce obstacles to adoption.
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Christmas shopping dilemma and the meaning of the season
A pagination editor argues against skipping Christmas as a consumer frenzy persists. He notes the pull of deals and the joy of giving, but urges keeping Christmas meaning in perspective, valuing family, tradition, and peace over purchases.
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Because They Hate book review overview by Bridgitte Gabrielle
A reader summarizes a defense of Bridgitte Gabrielle first hand account of radical Islamist terrorism. The author, a former Lebanese journalist and now U S citizen, argues the book warns Americans about fundamentalist ideology and its threat on U S soil. It notes gender oppression described in the book and urges informed readership.
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Because They Hate and Lil Abner Debate Stirs Local Response
A reader praises the book Because They Hate for its factual portrayal of extremist tactics in Muslim countries, urging it as must reading for students. The letter then defends Ottawa High School's Lil Abner production, praising Geoffrey McCall and the band, while criticizing Dave Hartmann's critical remarks and thanking a Marge Stevens for support.
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