Toxic housing near factories shocks researchers
A Dallas Morning News UT Dallas study finds nearly 46 percent of federally subsidized housing sits within a mile of toxic emissions from factories. The report cites cancer risk, birth defects and developmental delays among residents, mostly low income and Black, with EPA data acknowledging gaps in neighborhood exposure accuracy. Public housing officials are blamed for locating units near polluted plants.
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Library Gift Catalyzes Policy Dialog at Congress
A $60 million donation by John W. Kluge to the Library of Congress will fund eight senior chairs and a dozen fellowships for scholars to study policy topics from technology to governance with lawmakers. Led by Librarian James H. Billington, the project aims to connect thinkers with decision makers, focusing on the hemispheres and leveraging the library’s vast archives.
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Carpetbagger label sparks heated NY Senate talk
Readers discuss Hillary Clinton Rick Lazio and carpetbagger jibe with strong views on voting, geography, and party loyalty. One letter supports Clinton and upstate contrasts while another defends historical carpetbaggers and urges informed voting.
Peace Corps praised as honorable service in letter
A reader who identifies as MOLLY HARTNETT of Manlius urges defense of the Peace Corps amid criticism of Vietnam era service. She cites military family ties, defends volunteer work, and calls for a voter referendum on Pyramid's expansion with neutral wording to avoid bias.
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Vietnam
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Obituary for Dr Franklyn Barry IRC Founder dies in Syracuse
Dorothy F Rose, former CEO of the InterReligious Council of Central New York, praises Dr Franklyn Barry a founding board member who died recently. She notes his mentorship, humor, and dedication to interreligious dialogue and shared justice, peace, and relief of suffering.
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Journalistic Low Point in NBC Nightly News Coverage
A critic condemns NBC Nightly News for airing a video of a 12 year old boy killed in Israel. The writer argues the footage was sensationalist and inhumane. War horrors deserve respect, not voyeurism, and hopes the child was not made a martyr to shock North American viewers.
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Reader letters sought with name and contact details
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