Whistleblowers deserve gratitude and protection
The author lauds whistleblowers, recalls risks they take, and notes lawmakers seek to weaken protections with HB 532. Critics include ACLU and unions who warn tightening would undermine public disclosure. The piece urges careful scrutiny and defends the 2010 act's intent to shield truth tellers.
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Larry Larrafiaga
Albuquerque
State General Services Department
New Mexico State University
ACLU
Foundation For Open Government
House Judiciary Committee
Hillary Clinton email transparency critique urges full public access
Editorial argues for strict government transparency as Hillary Clinton faced scrutiny over using a private email account as secretary of state. It calls for archivists to determine what is personal versus public and supports a 2014 law requiring private emails to be copied into government accounts within 20 days. REPRINTED FROM THE New Bern Sun JOURNAL.
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Hillary Clinton
U.S
Clinton
New York Times
State Department
House Select Committee
Benghazi
Elements of news for local papers in seven factors
The article reviews seven core news elements timeliness conflict human interest impact prominence proximity and unusualness. It stresses proximity as the bread and butter for local media while noting weather murders bear visits championships and fairs as recurring strong local angles.
Being overweight versus obesity health risks and myths
Dear Doctor explains the difference between overweight and obesity, BMI definitions, and whether one can be healthy at higher weights. It cites two studies finding lower death risk for overweight individuals vs normal weight, but higher risk for obesity, especially with metabolic abnormalities.
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