Women's History Month celebrates contributions of all American women
From My Desk explains the origin of Women's History Month from a 1981 California event to national observance in 1982. It argues history omits women's vital roles in family, labor, philanthropy, and social movements. Kern County and Shafter plan events themed Nurturing Tradition, Fostering Change.
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California
Sonoma County Commission On the Status of Women
Kern County
Shafter
We Are Not Doing Our Job in The Gulf War
Paul Harvey laments media distortions and misinformation during the Persian Gulf conflict. He argues Americans see varied and sometimes biased coverage despite a vast media presence and calls for clearer explanations of war aims and consequences. He notes the role of censorship, delayed truth, and public misunderstanding of multinational efforts.
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Congress
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Mideast
Nintendo
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Joint Chiefs
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Praying for Peace Letter Reflects Gulf War Views
George Bird Torres urges peace amid Gulf War action with criticism of Saddam Hussein and support for deescalation. He cites ongoing conflict and fears of regional turmoil, calling for an end to hostilities and a return to peace. Margaret Smith notes irony of a politician as keynote at a service clubs meeting.
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Middle East
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Bush
George Bird Torres
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Margaret Smith
Debating Race Specific Scholarships Lawfulness
Dr. Richard F. Rosser argues race specific scholarships are lawful to promote diversity. OCR policy and Civil Rights Act interpretations are debated with quotes from Blackmun and V. Williams. The piece contrasts public versus private funding and calls for reversing OCR's stance to allow race based aid under current law.
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OCR
America
Michael L. Williams
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