Supreme Court rules 5 4 on public prayer
The Court upholds ceremonial prayers at Greece New York town meetings in a 5 4 decision. Justice Kennedy labels the prayers traditional yet invites broader faith participation amid Lemon test debates. The piece contrasts constitutional limits with public prayer practices and cites Hobby Lobby and biblical references.
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Editorial Ballot box blackmail targets California hospitals
The SEIU United Healthcare Workers West uses signature drives as political leverage to gain concessions from hospitals. Threats to spend millions on ballot measures aim to curb costs and cap executive pay, risking hospital revenues and patient care. A $100 million joint fund with hospitals fends off ballot drives while expanding Medi Cal matches.
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Wall Street Journal
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California Hospital Association
Jan Emerson-Shea
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Oregon
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Roswell Orchestra Hosts Young Person's Concert for 800 Students
The Roswell Symphony Orchestra led by Maestro John Farrer presented a Young Person's Concert for over 800 fourth graders from the Roswell community. The program aimed to introduce youth to orchestral music and included performances with the Shadow Orchestra, a group of southeastern New Mexico high school students selected by teachers.
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Free speech and the market punish racists not censorship
The market punishes racists more than government censorship, with private groups free to set rules. Government must not silence speech, while colleges and companies increasingly police hurtful words. A shift in attitudes is shown by debates on hate speech and First Amendment limits.
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Donald Sterling
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North Carolina
Seton Hall University
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