Where Would We Be Without Social Security
Column highlights real people in California Oregon New York and Florida whose lives hinge on Social Security and Medicare. The piece urges Congress to expand funding actions like raising the payroll tax cap and ACA implementation to protect benefits past 2033 and 2026 projections.
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Allen
Martin
Congress
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Letter to Officials: Obama White House Contact
A citizen addresses President Barack Obama at the White House calling for action and providing contact details for correspondence from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington DC 20500 and a phone line for comments.
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White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
Constitutional Minute Promote Constitutional literacy weekly
Editor urges readers to study the U S Constitution as the nation’s foundation. The piece argues the document is plain English, not requiring lawyers, and that citizens should read it to form valid opinions on court interpretations. It announces a weekly excerpt on the opinion page.
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The
United States
Early Amendments Quoted on Constitutional Text
The text presents AMENDMENT III from 1791 prohibiting soldiers from quartering in homes without owner consent and allowing wartime quartering only as prescribed by law, followed by AMENDMENT IV affirming the right to be secure against unreasonable searches and seizures and detailing warrants. The wording reflects historical constitutional protections for privacy and property.
Editor’s Commentary on the Fourth Amendment Protections
An editorial defends the Fourth Amendment against claims that it hinders law enforcement. It argues constitutional safeguards prevent abuse, noting centuries of government overreach and asserting officers can enforce laws without rights violations. It cautions that safeguarding rights yields better outcomes than eroding protections.
I Guest Column An Endangered Species Up in Arms
Donald Kaul argues generalists with broad education remain valuable in a STEM-focused era. He reflects on his own path from engineering to English, journalism, and a life enriched by liberal arts. He urges learning for its own sake and warns specialization can leave workers exposed to change. He ends urging politicians read novels or write poetry.
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Florida
Duke University
Richard Brodhead
Congress
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Noel Coward
Bigshot
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