Bullying Problem Moves to Action in Schools
An opinion piece highlights the scope of bullying affecting nearly five million of America’s 53 million students annually. It urges school surveys, clear policies, trained staff, victim support, responsible discipline, and community involvement to create a safer, warmer school climate. Includes calls for annual student surveys and visible adult backing.
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America
American School Board Journal
Euparny Freihers
Cieastundaaetheiam
Ian
Veterans Day Tribute and Hidden Veterans Policy Facts
The column notes Veterans Day honors and memorials while highlighting lesser known issues. It discusses tax treatment of disabled military retirees, deployment trends since the Cold War, reserve challenges, and funding needs for VA care. It urges civic participation and demanding policy focus from candidates.
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U.S
America
United States of America
Uncle Sam
Feyee Tookeam
Fomien
American Veterans
Veterans Service Organizations
Social Security
Medicare
Iraq
Grand Jury must not breach public confidence
Stan Harper, chairman of the Kern County Grand Jury Association, defends secrecy rules and condemns a Bakersfield Californian article as misrepresenting Grand Jury duties. He urges accountability for breaches to protect citizen oversight and urges adherence to confidentiality in all Grand Jury deliberations and processes.
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Kern County Grand Jury Association
Bakersfield Californian
Grand Jury Committee
Californian
Kern Grand Jury Association
Stan Harper
Leave a Trail: Faith, Fires, and Mission Plans in Wasco
In Wasco a community column reflects on faith guiding personal change and peace amid ongoing Southland fires. It commends Westside Fellowship Church for a recent gospel-focused gathering and notes the author’s plan to join a missionary trip to India next year, highlighting a native leader’s role and efforts to train local pastors.
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Southland
Wasco
Westside Fellowship Church
India
Puller Seminary
World Vision
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American Legion
John Brieden
Reed Print Inc
the Press
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Shafter
Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
Margaret Bake
Diane Givens
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