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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1998
Page
3
Opinion column questions NY Assembly and Senate pay, noting $57,500 salaries plus lulus up to 30,000 and expense perks. It argues lawmakers haven’t raised pay since 1989 while budgets miss deadlines, and urges any raise to come before election or lawmakers seek other work.
Amber Long Moravia High School senior faced gym exclusion over a left eyebrow ring despite top grades and leadership roles. Officials cite safety but proposed solutions include taping or releases. critics warn policy overreach and conformity pressure.
Michael Galambos of Syracuse writes in the Herald American criticizing U S policy under the Contract with America He argues welfare cuts harm the disabled poor and unemployed noting low food stamp aid and lack of universal health care He laments the U S as a wealthy nation with insufficient social safety nets and declares shame about being American.
Lam condemns University Hospital plan for a dedicated ward for prisoners as evidence of a growing fixation on incarceration and segregation. The piece argues such separation widens us versus them, fosters inequity, and erodes empathy for the vulnerable.
Charles Venus argues that abortion and cloning ethics clash. He recalls the 1973 Supreme Court decision on fetal rights and criticizes late-term abortion bans, suggesting governments fail to protect prebirth humans and predicting future lab births. He calls Clinton's vetoes hypocritical and warns against redefining birth.
A reader urges more televised soccer in the United States, arguing soccer is the world’s top sport and should be as visible as basketball and football. They point to the 1994 World Cup as boosting interest and expect broader exposure to grow participation and U.S. competitiveness.
A reflective piece on entering the new year with familial support and acceptance. The author recalls gifts not needed, learns to navigate new technology, and considers the choice between embracing the unknown or steering with wiser hands. It contrasts ocean imagery with a calm float toward the future.
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