Veterans Day tribute from Assembly Leader McCarthy praises heroes
Assembly Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy laments Veterans Day on November 11 praising servicemembers and veterans. He cites Cal-Vet Home Loan expansion and a voluntary tax checkoff for veterans homes while urging gratitude, flag display, and support for families left behind.
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Give me Liberty or give me death by Rex M Rogers
The piece contrasts political liberty, earned by birthright and civic rights, with soul liberty, a spiritual birthright in heaven. It cites God, sacrifices of others, and references Patrick Henry to argue liberty as a core endowment, guiding life, moral direction, and pursuit of righteousness.
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Opinion on parents valuing voting as a gift of freedom
A speaker notes their father at 85 has never missed a chance to vote and their mother did the same. The act of voting is described as a gift of freedom given by those who fought for it, emphasizing civic duty and remembrance.
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Hispanics surge in 2004 vote amid naturalized citizen turnout
Census Bureau data show 7.6 million Hispanics voted in 2004, 28 percent of voters were naturalized, and turnout among naturalized Hispanics reached 87 percent while native-born Hispanics stood at 80 percent. The piece notes Hispanic political growth and honors veterans on Friday.
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Why You Need to Vote in California’s Regular Election
Californians show election fatigue as polls note public weariness before Tuesday’s statewide vote marking the fourth straight fall election. Gray Davis remains a central figure in the 2002 political narrative.
California Focus on Ballot Propositions Sparks Debate
The piece argues not to dismiss the November 8 ballot noting Proposition 73 would require parental notification or court consent for abortions under 18, Prop 79 seeks drug discounts, Prop 80 reshapes electricity regulation, and Prop 74 75 76 77 affect teachers unions budgets governance and elections while urging voters to consider substantive changes over ads. Author Elias promotes informed voting ahead of the recall context and mentions his book and contact.
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Principal Partners Day sparks nutrition lesson at Shafter High
Rex M. Rogers notes Shafter High joined Principal Partners Day with milk and cookies in Mrs. Weighall's Home Economics class. Evonne Martinez and Margaret Ramirez taught nutrition to Home Economics and Life Styles students, boosting nutrition knowledge for about 137 pupils. A student chose vegetarianism after seeing burger grease. another wished to cut sugar after pouring soda down the drain.
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