Multiracial on Census Sparks Debate and Identity
The piece argues against a single multiracial category on census and government forms. It favors allowing people to check multiple boxes for race, including white, black, Asian Pacific Islander, and American Indian Alaskan Native. It notes the panel’s recommendation and emphasizes self-identification over imposed labels, with commentary from Project RACE and references to broader identity questions.
Mission to Mars Close-up Look at Another World
A close look at the Pathfinder mission to Mars highlights science and economy. The rover Sojourner analyzed Mars rock, revealing quartz and a geologic history similar to Earth.
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Red Planet
Sarique Chantifin Raccarr
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
California
Sojourner
Wales
Jewish identity beyond ritual in modern Judaism
Alison Bert argues that examining Jewish identity through social justice and culture, not just kosher and Sabbath observance, enriches heritage. She cites activists, music, Yiddish learning, and community service as vital expressions while urging less divisive discussion within the Jewish community.
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Walsh response to runway critique prompts criticism
At a May 20 FAA meeting Rep Walsh and staff were absent, contradicting his June 10 letter about duty to address concerns. The Airport Neighbor's Alliance says data from third runway proponents had errors and the impact on residents deserved more consideration.
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James T. Walsh
Federal Aviation Administration
Pleas for humanity at Presbyterian General Assembly
Non Presbyterians praised the ecumenical worship at Syracuse sessions. Dr Helen Caldicott urged action against nuclear arms and all violence while calling for closing nuclear power plants and weapons in general. Cuban seminary leader Ofilia Ortega urged US churches to end its economic boycott of Cuba.
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Justice and Peace
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State urged to curb costs by using in-house engineers
Jay Simson of the Consulting Engineers Council of NYS argues against outsourcing, citing a non existent in house study and stating state workers incur higher indirect costs. The piece notes a NY legislative push to require consultant comparisons, while Stallone pushes for expanded government with higher costs to taxpayers.
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State Department of Transportation
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Consulting Engineers Council of Nys, Inc
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