The Affirmative Action Fight Shapes Court's View
The Supreme Court suggests affirmative action programs face strict scrutiny and possible limits as past discrimination must be proven and no alternative found. Analysts say the ruling shifts momentum but does not end efforts, highlighting wage gaps and underrepresentation in boards and policy roles.
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V.S. Census Bureau
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Homecoming of Bosnian War Pilot Capt. Scott OGrady
The Bosnian war hero Capt. Scott O Grady returns to U S soil to a grateful nation. He stresses humility and honors his rescuers while recounting survival after his aircraft was shot down. President and family greet him at Andrews Base before a White House meeting.
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Move U S Embassy to Jerusalem Urged by Syracuse Editor
A Syracuse editor argues the United States should relocate its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. He asserts long-standing historical and religious ties justify the move and contends it would bolster peace efforts by clarifying U S commitment to a two state solution. He cites Arab public opinion and quotes Daniel Pipes on Israel's strength shaping regional dynamics.
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Jerusalem
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Middle East Quarterly
Wall Street Journal
Israel
U.S
Tel Aviv
Richard D. Wilkins
Syracuse
Shorter obstetrical stays among changes noted by Herald-Journal letters
Letters express concern over shorter hospital stays, with all medical and surgical admissions shortened for cost cutting. Home recuperation is rising, unlicensed staff used, and questions urged for patients about expected stays and postcare. Also comments on Rescue Mission losses from risky investments and calls to move on.
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Lise
Constance Bantewicz
R.N. Syracuse
Clarence Jordan
Common Councilor Rick Guy letter stirs student response
Readers respond to Councilor Rick Guy's June letter in the Herald Journal criticizing Judeo Christian moral instruction in schools. Students defend secularism and insist activism and debate are vital to education citing Site Based Planning and a March for Education.
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Congress
Nottingham High School
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Syracuse
Herald-Journal
Dot Atkins
Readers urged to send letters with contact details
Readers invited to submit letters for publication with daytime phone numbers. Unsigned or unauthenticated letters will not be printed. The paper may edit for length and provides contact numbers for fax and modem submissions and questions.
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