Irish peace at risk as marchers incite violence
In Northern Ireland the Garvaghy Road Drumcree flare up follows the parades commission denial of an Orange Order march past Catholic homes. UFF violence escalates amid retreat from ceasefire, with Catholics bearing most consequences as protests and injuries mount.
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Unequal Pay Persists Across Professions Highlighting Gap
A Working Woman magazine survey finds women earning 76.5 cents per dollar vs men with progress in some fields. Despite pockets where female pay exceeds male pay, most occupations show about 25 percent less for women for the same work. The study notes industry variation and cites BLS data from May. experts say merit drives narrowing gaps, though inequality remains.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Lisa Lee Freeman
Debate over homophobia and ethics in public life
Letters critique Rick Guy's definition of homophobia and defend tolerant principles while challenging right wing evangelicals. Readers discuss religion, censorship, the Boy Scouts policy, judicial viewpoints on the death penalty, and salute or oppose private organizations based on moral codes and personal beliefs.
Nurses on frontline care face greed driven shortages
Russ Mitchell argues in support of Christiane Sauter's critique that greed within the medical industrial complex worsens nurse staffing. He cites his Mayo Clinic experience observing RNs and urges legislators to act for patient care over budget cuts and special interests. Local readers reflect on the need for highly trained nurses and humane healthcare policy.
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Minnesota
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Questioning justice and the death penalty in faith and law
The speaker questions whether executing an innocent person is a crime and who bears responsibility. They reflect on imperfect courts and laws, the duty to punish crimes, and whether worship or revenge shapes a community after a wrongful death.
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George W. Bush
Texas
Readers invited to submit letters to the editor
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