Leave religion out of government Istook amendment fight
The Istook amendment, with 117 sponsors, seeks to amend the Constitution to fuse church and state, privileging Judeo Christian worship. It sparks fears of minority exclusion, funding of religious institutions, and classroom prayer politicization, risking minority marginalization and religious displays in courts.
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Ernest Istook
R-Okla
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Jesus
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Both Parties For Sale Money Fouls Democratic Process
The piece argues that both major parties rely on fundraising from foreign and outside sources, with the GOP returning 122,400 in Hong Kong donations and the DNC over 3 million from outside the U S. It brands the system corrupt, warns of voter cynicism, and critiques incumbents’ entrenchment and foreign influence in U S politics.
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Hong Kong
Democratic National Committee
DNC
United States
Steve Langdon
GOP
Jim Nicholson
Nicholson
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National Policy Forum
Haley Barbour
Barbour
Congress
Singapore
White House
Israel and Palestine clash over Middle East coverage
A reader condemns Cal Thomas for pro Israel bias and cites alleged Israeli aggression and Palestinian suffering. The letter argues U S policy, West Bank settlements, and Der Yassin massacres shaped by Jewish groups, asserting mutual respect and shared peace are essential for lasting security.
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Yasser Arafat
Israel
U.S
Arab East Jerusalem
der Yassin
Irgun
Stern
AIDS Healing Service Praises By Parish Leaders
Elena Corbacio thanks Bishop Moynihan, Rev. Joseph Champlin, and Sister Evelyn La Carte for the May 4 AIDS Healing Service at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. She praises the parish's open door, open mind, and compassionate leadership in a heartfelt note from Syracuse.
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Moynihan
Joseph Champlin
Evelyn la Carte
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Elena Corbacio
Syracuse
Offers that sound too good to be true warn readers
A reader recalls a fake prize notice offering $5,000 for a $9.97 processing fee. The state AG's Consumer Fraud Division urged skepticism, noting if genuine the prize would not require a fee. Do not respond to such notices. instead send materials to the postal inspector in Syracuse for proper handling.
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Consumer Fraud Division
State Attorney General's Office
Grand Prize Committee
Syracuse
Judge halts student's suspension in Liverpool case
In Liverpool, Justice James Tormey blocked a middle school student’s suspension for painting racial slurs on an elementary building. The father argues irreparable harm, but the district stands firm, citing vandalism and a need for accountability to protect the school environment.
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James Tormey
Liverpool
Column by Poliquin provokes golfer Fuzzy Zoeller ire
Mrs Joyce U Howard objects to Bud Poliquin’s recent column about golfer Fuzzy Zoeller as unfair and insulting. She questions the columnist’s authority and calls for sports reporting without opinion while noting Tiger Woods’ gentle reaction as a lesson.
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Bud Poliquin
Fuzzy Zoeller
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