Pain and compassion in Rwanda coverage
A San Francisco Examiner column argues that viewers must witness suffering from Rwanda rather than avert their eyes. It laments media fatigue and calls for active compassion, practical aid, and confronting pain rather than denying it. The piece cites Thomas Merton on compassion and urges ongoing vigilance.
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Former Washington insider serves near DC after leaving House
Former lawmaker explains ongoing ties to the capital as he maneuvers post congressional life. He stayed on the pay roll as a special assistant to his successor McHugh while guiding Plattsburgh Air Force Base’s fate against the 1993 base closing commission. He later taught at Naval War College Newport and plans to stay near Washington to be close to his children, keeping occasional contact with former colleagues.
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McHugh Pursues World Bank Role After Congress
Former congressman Matthew McHugh discusses his move from the House to the World Bank where he serves as counselor to the president and now as general counsel at Cornell's rival. He cites ongoing interest in foreign aid, development work, and veteran staff connections while noting shifts in political power and budget progress.
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Supreme Court Justice Rehnquist on First Amendment Reach
Justice William Rehnquist argues the First Amendment mainly guards minority voices while most individuals stay silent in public debates, notably noting few feel compelled to act in Hyde Park. The quote frames free speech as protecting dissent rather than enabling widespread participation.
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