In Our Opinion Take Sex Allegations Seriously Now
Our opinion calls for immediate police involvement in school sex abuse cases. A Syracuse elementary rape and related incidents show delays in reporting hurt victims, misused suspensions, and the need for better training. The grand jury urged prompt police notification and thorough investigations to protect students and uphold public trust.
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Syracuse
Syracuse City
Henninger High School
Jean Philips
Phillips
Henninger
Grand
Christmas in October Drives Consumers to Pause
A column notes Christmas trees appear early andConsumer Protection Board of New York State urges retailers to wait until Thanksgiving to start heavy holiday pushes. Retailers blame consumer demand and catalogs for early starts, while shoppers worry about rushing the season and rising post holiday debt.
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New York State Consumer Protection Board
Ted Petrikus
Retail Council of
New York State
Center For A New American Dream
State Consumer Protection Board
Malling of America and the fate of consumer culture
The text debates the Car ousel mall expansion and argues malls shape American life and identity. It cites Alan Durning’s critique of the consumer lifestyle, warning that growth of sales pitches and throwaway culture harms the environment and questions if Syracuse should oppose Carousel mall expansion as a model against rising consumerism.
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Durning
Washington, D.C
Bloomington
Minn
Mecca
Vatican
Mall of America
United States
Syracuse
Carousel Mall
Carpetbagger term sparks debate in letters page
A reader defends the term carpetbagger as a historical modifier for opportunistic politicians while another critic laments modern political choices. The letters discuss Hillary Clinton, Gone With the Wind, and Webster’s definitions of carpetbagger as both derisive and descriptive.
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Ithaca
Hillary Clinton
Webster's
Third Way Proposed By Nader Supporters In Letter
A Manchester letter from Christian A. Nill argues Americans weary of fear driven votes should back Ralph Nader of the Green Party. He denounces Clinton Gore era policies, WTO influence, and Republican corruption, urging independent acts of courage and a no to corporate rule.
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America
World Trade Organization
Congress
Bush
Gore
Ralph Nader
Green Party
Christian A. Nill
Manchester
Protecting diversity sparks debate over bias and language
A reader argues that diversity efforts curb bias while urging a Bush Lazio ticket and GOP majorities. The letter condemns Clinton Gore as compromising national security and criticizes Justice Department influence, urging a return to American cultural priorities and English language usage.
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Post-Standard
Herald-Journal
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Syracuse
Herald-Journal/Herald American
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N.Y
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