Harassment Claims Scrutinize Work Culture Across Sectors
A columnist argues sexual harassment persists in workplaces from government agencies to schools. The piece cites multiple complaints in a state Workforce Solutions call center, cites AAUW data on students, and warns that honest reporting and training are needed to curb a culture of inappropriate behavior and retaliation.
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Herman Cain
State Workforce Solutions Department
American Association of University Women
Cain
Workforce Solutions Department
New Mexico News Services
Editorial misreads a 15 cent Christmas tree tax claim
The piece debunks conservative claims of a Christmas tree tax tied to USDA. It explains the 15 cent fee is a self imposed industry promotion levy, backed by the National Christmas Tree Association, created under a 1996 law to fund boards like beef and Got Milk. The author notes political spin and asserts the program aims to boost tree sales, not punish Christmas.
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America
Barack Obama
Kenya
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Heritage Foundation
Heritage
Dick Cheney
David Addington
Obama
Watc
USDA
National Christmas Tree Association
Chesterfield
Congress
Senate
Missouri
John Ashcroft
Christopher “Kit” Bond
Echo Chamber
Rich Dungey
The
Tree Association
Dungey
Tower Heist echoes the 99 percent with Occupy themed revenge
A reader reflects on Hollywood and Tower Heist amid rising anger at the 1 percent. The piece links the film to Occupy ideals and portrays a cross cultural, well planned response that empowers the struggling with justice.
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America
Doonesbury Dear Doctor K on Triglycerides and Health
Triglycerides are a type of fat in the blood that provides energy and is produced from the foods we eat. High triglyceride levels raise stroke and heart disease risk, especially in women after menopause, and are influenced by obesity alcohol intake diet genetics and certain diseases and medications. Lifestyle changes including a heart healthy diet and at least 30 minutes of daily exercise can lower levels toward a normal below 150 mg/dL.
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Emendy
Cain
Bill Clinton
John Edwards
Doctor K
Mountain View Chair names 1986 fall officers
The Mountain View Chair announces officers for the 1986 fall semester. President Leticia Madrid, 13, and Vice President Rosiel Buenrostro, 14, lead the group plus Secretary Gloria Martinez, 13, and Librarian LaTasha Freeman, 13, all daughters of Roswell residents. Choir officers serve for one semester.
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Mountain View
Leticia Madrid
Fernando Madrid
Roswell
Rosiel Buenrostro
Mary Vasquez
Gloria Martinez
Guadalupe Martinez
LaTasha Freeman
Susie Williams
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Trump Tower
Bernie Madoff
Alan Alda
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Doonesbury
Gram
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