Special interest groups distort public life in modern America
A column critiques special interest groups for bullying officials and the media, laments partisanship, and argues taxpayers fund education while the NEA worries about politics, health care, and layoffs. It stresses responsibility, loyalty, and less greedy agendas for groups shaping policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Teddy Kennedy
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Gays For Christ
Gray Panthers
National Organization For Women
Queer Nation
Feds
John Q
California
Uncle Sam
Aria Tom and
Teresa
U.S
Edging Toward a Medicare For the Poor Crisis
Guest editorial argues that efforts to relieve poor seniors from Medicare Part B costs are failing. It notes $29.90 monthly Social Security deductions persist for many despite new protections and urges prompt government notice and outreach to inform eligible elderly Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
America
Salvation Army Outdoor Ministry Across The World
An account traces the Salvation Army from its outdoor beginnings in London to its global reach. It notes William Booth and Catherine Booth founding work beyond church walls, the motion from Docklands to 91 countries, and the Army's tangible aid to the homeless with food and blankets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
London
Salvation Army
Army
William Booth
United States
George Railton
Dockside
New York
Battery Park
California
Santa
Catherine Booth
Jesus
Paul
Corinthians
Catherine
Salvation Army described as ready aid in disasters
The piece lauds the Salvation Army for rapid, on scene relief work in peace and war. It cites Detroit jetliner crashes, Desert Storm support, and Kurdish refugee crises, noting volunteers feeding, counseling, and comforting victims, families, and responders. It mentions the Army’s prominent media presence and historical service record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Detroit
USO
Iraq
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Also Mentioned on This Page
Patrick
By Roy Patrick
National Education Association
Miami Beach
Clarence Thomas
Bush
U.S. Supreme Court
NEA
Thomas
Little Johnny
By Ron Pollack
Shafter Piriess
Reed Print Inc
Shafter Press
East Lerdo Highway
Shafter
Buttonwillow Times
The
Press
Publishers
Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
Mike Bledsoe
Georgette Kadel
Roy Patrick
LaVenne Westbrook
East Lerdo
Malling
P.O. Bina
Fter Press
P.O
P.O. bin A
Noameae Ae Ss Ae
Robert Wallace
Paul Harding
Dan Knapp
Jeanne Pearce
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!