So-called writer responds to readers and critics
A columnist defends his professional status amid hostile feedback. He insists he is a real writer paid for his work, disputes being labeled gutless or cowardly and notes he values reader messages even when discarded. He jokes about anonymous callers revealing his own politics.
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David Letterman
Matt Lauer
Barbra Streisand
Katie Couric
The Way of the Future Fatherless Families Debate
Miami Herald columnist Leonard Pitts Jr argues against glorifying single motherhood by choice. He cites Camryn Manheim and Ellenor Frutt, noting how fatherlessness correlates with social risks and urging values that emphasize paternal roles. He recalls public figures like Larry Bird and Bill Cosby to illustrate shifting norms.
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Murphy Brown
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Ellenor Frutt
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Miami Herald
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Clinton Follies expose Hugh Rodham blank in Arkansas
The writer compares Hillary Clinton to a Laurel and Hardy duo accusing Hugh Rodham of taking money from a drug dealer and a con man for pardons. The piece dubs the situation glorious slapstick and notes Arkansas ties to a presidential library.
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Clinton
Hillary
Oliver Hardy
Hugh Rodham
Hughie
Arkansas
Norton signals support for monuments while balancing local needs
Interior Secretary Gale Norton says the administration does not plan to overturn Clinton era national monuments but stresses stewardship and local tailoring. Critics note a tension with prior land-use stance and ongoing energy development pressures, including Arctic drilling debates.
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Clinton
Norton
Washington Post
Bush
West
Watt
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Alaska
Arctic
Charitable giving in America and tax policy debate
The column reviews America's generosity with 1999 charity giving totaling about 190.16 billion dollars and volunteers valued at 225.9 billion. It argues to expand the charitable deduction to non itemizers and cut income tax rates to boost giving, citing Reagan periods as precedent and urging President Bush to use his platform to promote charity. Art Linkletter is quoted as USA spokesman.
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American Association of Fund Raising Counsel
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ArtUnitedSeniorsaol.com
On This Day 1815 1952 1987 And More
Napoleon escaped Elba in 1815. Churchill announced UK atomic bomb in 1952. Beatles CDs on sale in 1987. Birthdays include Marlowe Hugo Daumier Cody Alexander Avery Gleason Randall Domino Cash. Hong Kong Jockey Club grandstand collapse 1918 killed 604, worst sports disaster. Quote by Victor Hugo.
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Honore Daumier
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Tex Avery
Jackie Gleason
Tony Randall
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Johnny Cash
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