Charity fundraising prompt stirs donor concerns in Leukemia Society case
A charity essay contest linked to a Pittsburgh beer distributor raises questions about fundraising ethics. The entry fees fund the Leukemia Society of Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia, but critics worry the promotion may alienate donors by tying fundraising to alcohol sales and tobacco.
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Leukemia Society of
Western Pennsylvania
West Virginia
University Beverage Center
Oakland
Pennsylvania
Leukemia Society
Eforts
Readers Speak Out Against ACLU and Christian Rights
A reader extols American freedoms and free speech while criticizing the ACLU for allegedly targeting Christians. The letter argues the nation was founded on the Bible and laments perceived offenses against Christian worship in schools, urging protection of Christian rights and questioning church state separation.
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America
ACLU
Letters to the Editor Policy at The Register Herald
The Register Herald outlines rules for letters to the editor requiring signatures with address and daytime phone, editorial verification prior to publication, and edits for clarity without changing intent. Submissions should be under 300 words, with some exceptions, sent to The Register Herald PO Box Beckley WV 25802.
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Register-Herald
P.O. Drawer
Beckley
W.va
Open Letter Questions Rahall on Funds and Veterans
Dianna Pittman from Mount Hope writes an open letter to Congressman Nick Rahall raising alarms about a claimed fiscal surplus and alleged theft from Social Security, Medicare, and veterans funds. The author demands a yes or no answer and proposes debates on May 28 to seek clarity from the congressman.
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Nick J. Rahall
Capital Hill
U.S
Congress
U.S. Army
Rahall
F. Joseph Whelan
Third District
Wage gap narrows little amid Clinton policies says report
National view notes women earn 76 cents for every dollar men make, citing Labor Department data. It argues apples to oranges comparisons mislead, highlights one study where earnings were 98 cents on the dollar for comparable work, and urges education and field entry rather than mandates to close the gap.
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Clinton
Labor Department
White House
Why sex keeps Americans in stitches
A reflective piece on why sex jokes flood American humor, from Monica Lewinsky to Viagra, noting the taboos, double entendres, and social silence that fuel laughter. It cites studies by Robert Lichter, recounts office and public reactions, and argues humor can ease serious discussion while unresolved ambivalence remains.
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Clinton
Washington
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Robert Lichter
Center For Media and Public Affairs
Jay Leno
David Letterman
Conan O’brien
Bill
Maher
Lichter
Bob Dole
New York Times
Partners Community Health Care
Boston
Tom H. Lee
Marv Albert
Frank Gifford
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