New Orleans Education Showdown Prompts National Debate
The Katrina era shift to independent charter schools in New Orleans sparked a national clash over control of public education. With 90 percent of students in charters, supporters tout higher graduation and college admission rates while critics point to young white teachers and cultural tensions. The Orleans Parish School Board ceded control to state overseers and private operators, a move backed by many parents via a bond issue, while polls show divided opinions on charter expansion.
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Trump immigration plan sparks GOP endorsement debate
A CNN poll shows Trump as the Republican front-runner for 2016 despite poor debate performance and controversial tweets. His immigration plan calls for deporting over 11 million undocumented immigrants, building a southern border wall funded by Mexico, and sanctions if Mexico resists. The piece notes Reagan’s contrastive border approach and is reprinted from the Orange County Register.
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Roswell Crime History Cited Beyond Recent Rallies
A reader argues the anti crime rally highlights Roswell’s long standing crime issue dating back to 1980. The letter notes 11 murders 297 CAP crimes and 2357 property crimes with a population of 39 698, underscoring historical crime rates per 100 000 residents.
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Republicans or social security a stark partisan choice
On the 80th birthday of Social Security the piece attacks Republicans for privatizing plans and undermining the program. It names Rand Paul John Kasich Marco Rubio Rick Perry Lindsey Graham Ted Cruz Jeb Bush George Pataki and others advocating privatization. It argues privatization risks hardship for the elderly disabled and workers while highlighting financial backers who push reform.
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Sinus headache relief with second generation antihistamines
Allergies often cause sinus headaches from swollen nasal membranes. Start with OTC antihistamines. second generation options like loratadine and fexofenadine reduce drowsiness and dryness. Some cases use prescription Desloratadine or azelastine nasal spray. Corticosteroid nasal sprays also reduce swelling and mucus.
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