Juneteenth: From Proclamation to Freedom Day
The piece traces Lincoln’s 1863 Emancipation Proclamation and the June 19, 1865 Galveston landing that announced enslaved people were free. It notes Juneteenth as the oldest national celebration of emancipation and its evolving meaning against racism.
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FCC fails to police Chinese telecoms says Senate report
A year long Senate investigation finds the FCC and Team Telecom did not monitor three Chinese government owned carriers operating in the United States for nearly two decades. Substantive oversight only began in 2017 after data concerns at China Telecom Americas emerged.
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The Importance of Storytelling in Shaping Society
Kaitlyn Ware argues storytelling powers education and culture, shaping behavior across generations. From childhood fables to history lessons, stories impart morals and ideas that endure, influencing how we think and act today.
Roswell residents critique city recycling changes
Alan Applegate voices concern over Roswell’s switch from city to private recycling services under Mayor Kintigh and City Manager Joe Neeb. He warns private entities may fail to meet local regulations and laments loss of municipal trash, water, sewer, and recycling reliability.
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ICC Criticized as Kangaroo Court Amid Israel Gaza Tensions
Editor’s note argues ICC is biased as Trump calls it a kangaroo court while PA rockets toward Israel prompt Israeli strikes. It imagines U S action against foreign rocket bases and ICC moves to investigate Israel for war crimes, prompting debate over international law and retaliation.
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War crimes probe critique targets USA ignore rocket attackers
Russell A. Scott questions a proposed inquiry into U S war crimes while accusing it of ignoring those who directed rocket strikes on civilians in the country. He calls into question the organization’s purpose and focus.
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Russell A. Scott Roswell
Reader challenges protest headline accuracy
Letter writer Ricardo Valenzuela criticizes a Black Lives Matter protest report claiming no arrests occurred. He argues the headline is inflammatory and urges precise wording, noting his view on terms like officer involved shooting and the justification of police discharges.
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