In Our Opinion on Ireland Rights and British Policy
A controversial essay arguing that British indifference caused famine deaths in Ireland and continues in modern actions against Irish people. It discusses Black 47, Bloody Sunday, Thatcher era hunger strikers, and Roisin McAliskey’s imprisonment, urging justice and peace through equal treatment.
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England
Margaret Thatcher
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Bernadette Devlin McAliskey
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Human Rights Watch
John Major
Campaign records online urged by state Democrats
The state Democratic chair Judith Hope challenges Republicans to publish computerized campaign contribution records on the Internet, arguing public access should replace the current paper filings. GOP leaders and Gov Pataki offer guarded or placing blame while reform momentum stalls in the Legislature.
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William Powers
George Pataki
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New York Democrats
Michael McKeon
Reply to DARE critique praises police-led program reach
Ruth Ann Baumbach of Baldwinsville defends the DARE program in a letter to the Herald-Journal. She cites fifth graders’ responses about drug awareness stress management and self esteem. Baumbach argues police officers are effective relatable teachers and supports expanding CARE into middle and high school levels.
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Gene Tinelli
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Tinelli
Police chief defends DARE program against Tinelli critique
A police chief counters Gene Tinelli’s Reconsider: Forum letter arguing DARE lacks long term effects. He cites personal experience with DARE graduations, rewards the program’s intangible benefits, and defends the $600 million national investment as money well spent for immediate community safety and police–youth relationships.
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DARE program praised amid imperfect rollout
A Herald Journal reader defends the DARE program and police work, arguing officers educate beyond enforcing laws and encourage better citizenship. The letter acknowledges DARE's flaws and limited reach due to funding, but asserts it remains a positive step in preventing youth drug use and shaping behavior.
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Dare
Burnet Park Zoo defends birth handling practices
In a letter responding to elephant birth at Burnet Park Zoo Syracuse, Anne Baker clarifies that mother Targa wore chains briefly for safety and that handlers use an ankus training aid, not harm, to calm and guide elephants. She notes newborns and births require cautious management to prevent injuries to calves and staff.
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Anne Baker
Syracuse
Readers invited to submit letters to the editor
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