Bondi Hearing Guards Against Enemies List Fears
Pam Bondi defended her stance at the Senate Judiciary hearing promising she would not target people for politics if she becomes attorney general. Critics worry she may bow to President-elect Trump, citing his recent nuisance lawsuit against pollster J Ann Selzer over Iowa polling results and media pressure. Selzer miscalled polling in 2024 after predicting Trump would win by 3 points. she later left the Iowa Poll.
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Parker on Trump and SLAPP suits in post Iowa debate
Kathleen Parker argues Trump’s victory does not excuse pressor intimidation via defamation lawsuits. She notes the $15 million ABC News settlement and FIRE’s pro bono aid for Selzer, warning SLAPP actions threaten free speech and constitutional protections. Parker urges Trump to lead beyond grievance and cites Pam Bondi as illustrative.
Letters to the Editor Guidelines from Chronicle Telegram
The Chronicle Telegram outlines letter submission rules including word limit of 250 words, potential edits for brevity accuracy and taste, and required signature full address and phone number for verification. Submissions may be mailed faxed or emailed to the editorial page editor.
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Mandates and executive orders across American presidents
A compact analysis traces how presidents claim broad mandates from elections, citing Jackson, Obama, Trump, and Biden. It contrasts unilateral action via executive orders with constitutional limits, and notes shifts in migration, governance, and political psychology shaping modern executive power. The piece weaves historical anecdotes and quotes from historians and analysts.
Cursive writing fading from classrooms and archives
A columnist laments the decline of cursive as schools drop handwriting requirements and even the National Archives Catalog calls reading cursive a superpower. The piece jokes about readers and signs off with contact info for the author.
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Almanac highlights January 20 2025 and historic facts
Today marks the 20th day of 2025 and the 31st of winter with notable birthdays including Edwin Buzz Aldrin and David Lynch. King Jr Day’s federal holiday status first celebrated in 1986. In 1892 Springfield hosted the first official basketball game. Moon phase between Jan 13 full and Jan 21 last quarter.
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