Power of the Press in Public Life Quote
Simon Jenkins of The Times, London, argues the press wields great influence because politicians and Parliament show weakness rather than journalists being arrogant. This 2004 quotation reflects on media power in civic life.
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Simon Jenkins
the Times
London
Democracy in Iraq Reconsidered Amid War Critics
An April National Intelligence Estimate argues ongoing U.S. occupation in Iraq may deepen Islamic extremism and hinder democracy. The piece notes the insurgency persists as calls for reform clash with a stubborn administration and democracy efforts struggle in hostile soil.
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Iraq
NIE
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John D. Negroponte
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Cowgirl Peg Brings Life Lessons to Area Students
Ottawa library staff invited Peg Sundberg to share her books with fourth and fifth graders at Eisenhower and other area schools. The author described writing, editing, publishing, and the financial realities of books while presenting stories like Lonesome and Jasmine to students, highlighting lessons on being yourself, not bullying, and handling problems.
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Peggy Sundberg
Shanda Olmsted
Sundberg
Parker Olmsted
Hisenhower
Ernie Rodina
Purina Feed
Peg
Garnett
Greeley
Williamsburg
Pomona
Fisenhower
Peg Sundberg
Eisenhower
Lonesome
Jasmine
Alex Stepp
Maddy Lancaster
Cowgirl
Janice Pack
Clooney urged to visit Gaza to end suffering
Charley Reese questions George Clooney's courage and urges him to visit Gaza to witness humanitarian dire conditions. He argues real heroes would face risk, meet Palestinians, and pressure U S policy, contrasting with Clooney's film career and public statements. Reese cites B'Tselem and UN figures on Gaza.
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George Clooney
Darfur
Sudan
Gaza Strip
United Nations
United States
Israel
Clooney
U.S
Big Oil
CIA
Gaza
Errol Flynn
Mel Gibson
B’tselem
John Dugard
United Nations Human Rights Commission
Dick Cheney
West Bank
Lebanon
Syria
Jordan
Palestinian Authority
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