Viewpoint on liquor licenses for Johnston City
The piece urges the city council to set a planned limit on liquor licenses, weighing church opposition, community image, market demand, and enforcement concerns. It recommends passing a thoughtfully crafted ordinance and issuing licenses only as requested up to the authorized cap to avoid endless battles.
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Illinois higher ed plan risks school-to-work gaps
The Illinois Board of Higher Education proposal for a college prep curriculum may leave vocational students behind. Critics warn of longer school days or years, resource limits, and teacher supply challenges. Business leaders urge content relevance and workplace readiness alongside college prep. The State Board of Education has not yet taken a position, awaiting legislators. The piece argues for balanced standards linking higher education and employment with industry input.
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Verse That Shaped My Vote in Jerusalem
The speaker recalls acting on authority from the chief priests to imprison and execute believers, asserting a decisive personal stance by voting against their deaths in Jerusalem. The verse highlights a political and religious conflict casting dissenting judgment on early saints.
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Quote on conviction and voice over demanding action
A pithy historical quote proclaims that a vote is not required to stir change across the country. It asserts that true power comes from convictions and a strong, voiced stand rather than formal electoral participation.
Russians study jury trials highlight in Philadelphia column
Trudy Rubin compares American jury duty with reforms in Russia China Iran and Zimbabwe noting jury systems expand citizen rights while many Russians fear peer juries. She recalls her own experience with jury duty perks and pondered the pace of legal reform.
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Global Gag Rule and its critics in US politics
Werner Fornes, president of the Population Institute, argues that the Mexico City policy restricts U S funding for foreign NGOs involved in abortion issues, increases unintended pregnancies, and clashing with First Amendment freedoms. The piece criticizes Bush and defends international family planning.
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