Loving parents can blunt teen risky behavior say study
Leonard Pitts argues that the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health confirms what many believe: loving, guiding parents and engaged teachers reduce teen drugs, alcohol, smoking, self harm, violence, and early sexual activity. He urges parents to lead by example despite media influence and modern life changes.
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Bumping into tennis bias in Venus Williams coverage
Column critiques sportswriters for ignoring Irina Spirlea’s deliberate body slam of Venus Williams at the U.S. Open final and the hostile tone toward Williams. It notes Spirlea’s provocation, the obscenity used, and mixed commentator reactions, arguing for fair treatment of Williams and larger cultural bias implications.
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Paparazzi under fire in Hollywood debate on press freedom
Hollywood figures push tougher libel and privacy laws while defending media freedom. Celebrities like Seagal Goldberg Clooney Baldwin Fox Harrelson Drescher Sinatra demand action against tabloids amid ongoing critique of paparazzi, with critics citing constitutional protections and industry pushback.
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Dance cap for Congress on schools policy split
Tom Teepen argues Congress dithers on education by splitting funding and pushing block grants while backing a national reading and math test. Senate seeks 13 billion in block grants, undermining targeted programs, and House opposition fears testing. He warns of a weakened national leadership and a race to the bottom.
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