Governors push school choice to improve public education
Governors from Tennessee to Minnesota urge expanding options for students and parents. They cite failing outcomes and stress open enrollment, magnet and alternative schools, and higher education access as paths to better results amid mixed support from districts and educators.
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Lamar Alexander
America
Colorado
Ricard Lamm
Alexander
U.S
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Chicago
Denver
Atlanta
Seattle
Nashville
Los Angeles
Minnesota
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Rudy Perpich
Ruth Randall
AL Shanker
American Federation of Teachers
Chauvinist nostalgia fades as women’s movement grows
The author reflects on the 20th anniversary of the National Organization for Women, recalling attitudes from the 1970s, acknowledging personal growth and changing views on sexual equality, pay, leadership, and the lingering gaps the movement has yet to close.
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National Organization For Women
Gloria Steihem
Archie Bunker
Martina Navratilova
Ivan Lend
Alan Aldas
Sylvester Stallones
U.S. General Accounting Office
Why build city hall now in Elyria
Garry Kelly argues against a new Elyria city hall citing uncertain economic future and potential loss of city services if Invacare leaves and Fisher Guide closes. He urges delaying any public building program until Invacare and Fisher Guide outcomes are clearer.
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the Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria
Fisher Guide
Invacare
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Lake
Garry Kelly Elyria
Local 1104 expresses thanks to Lorain United Steel Workers
A union member praises United Steel Workers Local 1104 of Lorain for standing firm after 118 days of lockout. He urges labor support against the Reagan era policy and calls for action to protect steel jobs, thanking the Local and urging others to respond to the call.
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the Chronicle-Telegram
United Steel Workers
Lorain
Mr. Big
1104
USW
Martin Mahony
Request to Enforce Sidewalk Law in Elyria
Mrs James B Douglass urges the city to enforce sidewalk regulations and assign workers to help residents unable to clear paths. She argues Elyria taxpayers fund the effort and pleads for responsible use of funds to avoid further letters.
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the Chronicle-Telegram
Local responses to school tax surcharge prompt mixed views
Readers from Amherst voice concerns over a proposed state school tax, questioning lottery profits use and potential burdens. Letters critique government deductions, demand clarity on funding, and condemn policing during a Tran crisis while some praise press coverage.
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Ohio
Number one killer debate on abortion ethics
A reader challenges the pro and anti abortion rhetoric, arguing abortion is the ultimate killer globally and in Lorain County. The letter supports Dr. Patinkin’s defender of life and condemns anti life picketing by abortion opponents.
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Mark Patinkin
Rhode Island
Ed Seabold
Lorain County
Impeach Celebrezze Faces Rush to Decision Rush
Ohio Supreme Court chief justice Frank D. Celebrezze drives 84 rulings in 30 days in a rush to judgment seen as rewarding supporters and punishing foes. Critics decry a politicized court and urge the legislature to impeach the embattled leader amid calls to defend democratic process.
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Ohio
Frank D. Celebrezze
Supreme Court
Celebrezze
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