Patrick's Profiles: The rise of special interest cries
Roy Patrick critiques the era of self-styled advocates in the 1990s. He argues society has become dominated by “crybabies” chasing causes, with hearing impaired man and deputies case as an example of media sensationalism and polarized discourse. He urges accountability and meaningful action over performative sensitivity.
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Kern County Sheriff's Deputies
Deception on National Level Over Lunch Programs
The article argues liberal Democrats have misled voters by claiming Republicans threaten children with school lunch cuts. It cites Clinton and Kennedy as lawyers backing legislation to curb frivolous lawsuits, with a federal cap on punitive damages and preemption of state laws. It urges change following last November's mandate amid political opposition.
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Bill Clinton
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Teddy Kennedy
United States
Why must our children go to war and Babel's vain things
A religious essay argues that World War III threats stem from secular and religious greed. It cites Psalm 2, Genesis 11, Acts 14, Psalms 101, Ephesians 6, Corinthians, and 1 John to claim nations create vain things and idolatries that drive conflict. It warns Christians to guard against idols and flee idolatry.
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Wilson's potential 1996 run sparks California succession talk
California politics swirl around Governor Pete Wilson as he weighs a possible presidential bid. An initiative could alter the line of succession to the governorship, prompting a possible special election if he leaves office. California’s March primary move heightens the state’s leverage in 1996.
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Readers wonder who's next to the Editor in Shafter
A reader accuses city officials and administrators of bias and targets the Greeson family and several former city employees, including the Porters Trevinos Woodlands Anderbergs and Beechie, raising questions about city leadership, church representation, and the Hispanic community within Shafter.
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