Ward Churchill debate tests political correctness limits
The essayist Ward Churchill argues the 9/11 attacks were deserved and workers in the World Trade Center were complicit, provoking heavy backlash from political correctness proponents who defend victims. Churchill refuses to apologize and threatens to sue the university if fired.
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Ward Churchill
Churchill
University of Colorado
World Trade Center
Jittle Eichmanns
Adolf Eichmann
U.S
Satya Magazine
Jerry Falwell
Pat Robertson
700 Club
Falwell
Shining Sea
America
Binge drinking workshop highlights youth risks and community needs
A community workshop hosted by Community Action to Reduce Binge Drinking outlines the scope of underage and young adult alcohol use, citing 2002 current drinker rates and higher binge incidence among ages 18 to 24. It urges parental action, legal boundaries, and school collaboration to curb sales to minors and related harms, noting a Cinco de Mayo meeting for further discussion.
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Community Action
Kern County
Cinco de Mayo
Lollar Foundation
Central Avenue
Leave a Trail and Love Letter of Faith and Life
A reflective note celebrates 50 years of marriage and 48 years of ministry, urging readers to embrace a life guided by God’s love. It highlights the Bible’s message of divine restoration and the transformative influence of a close relationship with God, citing Galatians 5:22 on character changes in believers.
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God
Junior High praised for gifts sent to Afghanistan
Lisa Lindgren commends Richland Junior High staff and students for a service project that raised 1000 and sent 11 boxes of school supplies and fun items to Afghanistan for children in Kabul via Jason, a Robins Air Force Base technician. Office Depot donated paper and shipping costs.
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Jan Nelson
Richland Junior High
Jason
Afghanistan
Robins Air Force Base
Warner Robins
Georgia
Kabul
Jan
Office Depot
Lisa Lindgren
Hidden sins and the fruit of the Spirit guided by faith
Pastor Mike Polley reflects on Annie Dillard and Galatians 5 while teaching that hidden sins drain life, forgiveness cleanses the heart, and abiding in Christ yields love joy and peace. He urges trust over fear, citing 1 John 1 9 4 15 21 and 2 Timothy 1 7 to contrast love with fear and outline a daily choice to live by truth.
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Annie Dillard
Tinker Creek
Jesus
Christ
God
Margaret
News Editor and Office Contacts Listed
Margaret Baker is the news editor and Diane Givens serves as bookkeeper and office manager. Telephone numbers provided are 661-746-4942 and 661-399-5925 for contacting the staff.
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Margaret Baker
Diane Givens
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Kelly Boggs
Baptist Press
Que Pasa
Deanna Rodriguez Root
Junior High
Mike Polley
Valley Bible Church
Iori Ege
Reed Print Inc
Shafter Press
East Lerdo Highway
Shafter
California
Reed Print, Inc
Aldrin Ct
Bakersfield
P.O
Frank W. Reed Donald L. Reed
Lerdo Highway
P.O. Box
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