Native People Denounce Indian Mascots at Southern Cayuga
A column urges the Southern Cayuga school district to retire native team names such as Chiefs and Red Raiders. It cites state and federal actions, including Wisconsin and Los Angeles bans, and argues mascots dehumanize Indigenous people, calling for immediate change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cayuga
Board of Education
Chandell Matzen
Wisconsin
Los Angeles
State Education Department
New York
U.S. Department of Justice
United States
Fulton
Red Raiders
Onondaga County Recycling Efforts Face Gaps at Public Venues
A long form column reviews OCRRA's success in curbside recycling with a 62 percent rate, while criticizing gaps at public venues such as P and C Stadium and the New York State Fair. It urges tougher enforcement, broader blue-bin capture, and expansion of recycling to public spaces, noting costs and market volatility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P&c Statium
M&t
Clinton Square
New York
Ononda
Tom Rhoads
Ononda‘ga
Peter Cappuc
Cilli
OCARA
P&c Stadium
New
New York State
OCRRA
Vicki Baker
Djamesville
Letter writers rail against Rick Guy and gay rights
Readers respond to a controversial letter condemning homosexuality. They defend gay rights, condemn homophobia, and urge freedom and equality for all, noting religious views, prejudice, and the impact of hate speech on real people. The exchange highlights personal stories and calls for compassion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy
Matthew Shepard
Jeffrey, Samuels
LaFayette
Rick
Mr. Guy
Mr. Gay
Dealers Join Gun Buyback Plan With Police Involvement
Willis Cook argues for dealer participation in a gun buyback linked to P&C supermarkets. He calls buybacks almost criminal when paying $50 for any firearm and proposes dealers bid at a police station to assess, verify, and reinstate legitimate firearms into inventory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poice
Willis Cook Martville
Death and Punishment Debate on Deterrence and Policy
The piece argues death penalty does not deter murder and calls for studying effective deterrents. It notes changing public opinion from 70 to 64 percent in favor under certain conditions and critiques political leaders for shifting stances when polls shift. It cautions only strong leadership will tackle the complex issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Bush
Gore
Readers invited to submit letters to the editor
The Herald Journal invites readers to submit letters for publication. Include name, address, and daytime phone. Submissions become property of the publisher and may be edited or published in other formats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snout Deable LO
The
Herald Co
Post-Standard
Herald-Journal
Herald American
Harmie
Syracuse
Herald-Journal/Herald American
P.O
N.Y
Syracuse.com
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Syracuse Herald-Journal
Arthur Jenkins
Herald
Herald Company
Stephen Rogers
Stephen A. Rogers
Michael J. Connor
Stan Linhorst
Jeffrey A. Barber
Jean Kern
James F. Kleinklaus
Alice Miranda
Carol Sholes
Michael Stern
Hollywood
Europe
Whatsleft
Rick Guy
Tam
Thad
Ricky
God
C.H. Johnson Manlius
P&c
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