Decline of the American family and empire warning
Cal Thomas argues that 2014 data show only 46 percent of American children live with married heterosexual parents, with 5 percent no parents at home. He links family decay to boomer culture, eroding institutions, and a looming empire decline, urging a revival of American spirit.
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Winona Ryder
Vietnam
Pew Research Center
John Glubb
America
Glubb
Congress
Editorial: Censorship risks when firms bow to regimes
The piece argues that authoritarian rulers intimidate free speech and that Sony and Facebook caved to North Korea threats and Moscow pressure. It condemns corporate timidity and calls for courage, warning history will judge brands more for defending liberty than boosting profits. Reprinted from the Orange County Register.
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Sony Pictures
North Korea
Russia
Facebook
Alexei Navalny
Vladimir Putin
Navalny
Putin
Moscow
Sony
Funeral of Officer Ramos Draws 20000 Officers and Celebrities
Reader letter contrasts the New York funeral for Officer Ramos with the Ferguson Missouri incident. The tribute drew more than twenty thousand police officers and numerous celebrities, showcased orderly respect, and highlighted the officer's character.
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New York
Ramos
Ferguson
Missouri
Year in Review 2014 Mixed for Politics and World Events
A look back at 2014 highlights and setbacks. Democrats faced losses in New Mexico and Congress while Susana Martinez expanded power in New Mexico. Obama used executive power on immigration and Cuba. Pope Francis prompted church change. ISIS violence grew in the Middle East. Russia faced Crimea fallout. Alibaba, led by Jack Ma, set a record IPO valuing the company at $231 billion.
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Congress
Gary King
Susana Martinez
National Republican
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Washington
Santa Fe
Obama
Cuba
Pope Francis
Holy Father
Middle East
ISIS
U.S
Hor
Russia
Crimea
Vladimir Putin
Jack Ma
Alibaba
New York Stock Exchange
Amazon
eBay
PayPal
Talk to your kids about sex before puberty
Advice from a pediatrician on starting sex education early. Start by age 8 or 9, tailor to the child, answer questions simply, and introduce topics gradually including puberty reproduction and masturbation with clear terms and age appropriate explanations.
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San Francisco
Harvard Medical School
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