July Fourth reflections on independence and rights
Paul Greenberg surveys how the July Fourth holiday embodies the evolution from declaring rights as Englishmen to asserting universal human rights. He notes Jefferson, Paine, Adams and Lincoln shaping a global ideal, while warning of ongoing gaps in equality and the peril of liberty abandoned. The piece reflects on history, myth, and the enduring American creed.
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Thomas Jefferson
America
John Adams
Abigail
Adams
Continental Congress
Jefferson
Mr. Jefferson
Abigail Adams
Abraham Lincoln
Lafayette
von Steuben
Kosciuszko
Pulaski
Lancaster's votes cost taxpayers, save none in defense
Joseph T. Chance of New Bern criticizes Congressman Martin Lancaster for backing a 1993 tax increase and blocking a Pentagon savings plan. Chance argues the higher costs from fees hit consumers while defense savings were halted, costing jobs and military readiness.
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Martin Lancaster
Lancaster
Pentagon
Department of Defense
Joseph T. Chance
New Bern
Homeowner demands accountability over building code flap
A reader voices frustration with Dr Mark Sin ning a contractor and a building inspector over alleged code violations. He questions inspector responsibility and cites a $645,000 structure built with shortcuts. He says if in the doctor's shoes he would yell to Washington.
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Sun Journal
Mark Sinning
Mr. Bailey
N.C
Washington
White feminists and race in civil rights and bias
A critical meditation on NOW and white feminist power in civil rights, accusing white women of privileging themselves over blacks, calling for accountability amid alleged hypocrisy, bias in justice, and a call to moral renewal. The text targets perceived manipulation of black men, prescribes scrutiny of sermons, and ends with a symbolic biblical vision of fire and innocence.
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National Organization For Women
O.J. Simpson
Simpson
Thomas
Ms. Hill
Michael Jackson
Mike Tyson
Reon
Forum Letter Submissions Details for Sun Journal
Send letters to Forum at Sun Journal P O Box 1149 New Bern North Carolina 28563 sign with author address and phone number. Letters may be faxed to 638 4664 third party open letters will not be used.
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Sun Journal
P.O
New Bern
N.C
Craven Budget Driven by State and Federal Mandates
Craven County government operates largely under state and federal laws. The commissioner notes property tax cuts since 1982, shifting costs to contracts and mandates. Budget highlights show increases in social services and county staffing driven by programs like Medicaid AFDC Food Stamps and Family Violence, with overall client benefits rising to 1994 levels while property tax shares fall.
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Craven County
Atle
DSS
State
County Commissioners Association
A Minority View on Food Stamps and Poverty Policy
Walter Williams argues the food stamp program has grown beyond its aims, creating political leverage through farm policy. He contends aid has not reduced welfare dependency or poverty and criticizes social experts for promoting behavior-based cures while traditional two-parent families fare better.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development
Department of Education
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