One-party politics in southern West Virginia needs reform
A lengthy critique argues the region’s one party dominance depresses turnout and stifles debate. It calls for real competition in 27th District House and Ninth District Senate races, noting lone GOP candidate John McCuskey for Supreme Court and praising Libertarians as potential challengers to spur accountability and fresh policy ideas.
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May
West Virginia
GOP
John McCuskey
Wyoming County
Warren McGraw
Charlotte Pritt
Never underestimate the power of kids in school dress code fights
A South Carolina student helps reverse a dress code with ACLU backing over hemp necklaces as teachers and parents clash with policy aims. Florida football players and parents challenge a disciplinary rule punishing off‑time drinking, calling it unconstitutional. The column laments parent and teacher tensions, noting educators brace for a legal battle over policy fairness and discipline.
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South Carolina
American Civil Liberties Union
Florida
Sanford
Fla
Oregon
Parker
Orlando Sentinel
Kpark
Government Opens Wallet Again For Profit Trade Schools
The Higher Education Act loosens loan rules, treating trade schools as colleges for federal aid. Critics warn of past fraud, high defaults, and the risk of funding programs with few graduates in relevant jobs. Supporters say trade schools offer practical, targeted training for non college bound students.
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Clinton
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Clinton versus Jefferson moral fault lines in DNA debate
National view argues that DNA evidence about Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings does not justify abandoning standards for public figures. It contrasts Jefferson’s legacy and perjury issue with Clinton, noting Jefferson’s slavery stance and foundational ideas while asking what Clinton’s lasting achievement might be.
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Sally Hemings
Joseph J. Ellis
Nature
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