Incumbents dominate Albany fund raising in 1996 campaign
The piece argues incumbents leverage large war chests in Albany politics as fund raising intensifies for the 1996 election. It notes high ticket events, a Syracuse senator hosting a $250 event, and compares money to a nuclear weapon, suggesting term limits as a remedy though reforms may fall short. It concludes challengers cannot match incumbents dollar for dollar and reforms won't fix all advantages.
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Preventing teen pregnancy program shows promise in Atlanta
A Dallas Morning News report notes the Postponing Sexual Involvement program in Atlanta teaches teens how to refuse unwanted sex, adds perspective on risks and life impact, and promotes practical, honest dialogue. It aims to reduce teen pregnancy as one component of a broader strategy.
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Dallas Morning News
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Tolstoy and the Chechen War Reignite Calls for Peace
The New Republic discusses Tolstoy's early 1900s biographical novella and links his themes of grief and destruction to the modern Chechen conflict. The piece argues Russia repeats history, notes costs in lives and land, and urges peaceful reform plus international economic support. It cites global peace movements in South Africa and Ireland and urges study of political and psychological paths to coexistence.
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Leo Tolstoy
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Afghanistan
Russia
Boris Yeltsin
South Africa
Ireland
Media focus on Simpson trial questioned
The writer argues the press overemphasizes the Simpson case while downplaying violence by others and more significant issues like abortion clinic violence and federal government misconduct. They claim ongoing coverage misses broader social impacts and justice concerns.
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Simpson
Free-enterprise call to WCNY TV and radio
A speaker urges WCNY to adopt free enterprise in broadcasting amid Congress debates over endowments for the arts and CPB funding. The message praises market principles and offers a crash course in how the system should work.
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Corporation For Public Broadcasting
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Critics say city schools undervalue Black history guidance
A student protests that guidance counselors fail to inform students about Black history courses and that courses are taught by teachers lacking proper background. The letter argues history programs should be mandatory, counselors should present options to all students, and instructors should have relevant expertise beyond familiar figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Harriet Tubman.
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Martin Luther King Jr
Harriet Tubman
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