Indians rebuild under Shapiro plan aims at long term turnaround
An editorial argues the Cleveland Indians should trade stars like Jim Thome and Omar Vizquel to rebuild from the bottom up. It cites budget constraints and MLB economics, notes six of seven playoff appearances, and says patience is required as young pitchers mature with rising hitters to finally end the 54 year drought.
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Pledge Allegiance Sparks Letters on Court and Freedom
Readers react to a Ninth Circuit ruling as Congress denounces the decision while the House pledges allegiance on the Capitol steps. Letters discuss free speech, the balance of branches, and the role of God in national identity with differing views from Elizabeth Henderson Lori Paglione Wanda Rindfleisch.
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Rosie O'Donnell shifts on Florida gay adoption and politics
Diana West notes Rosie O'Donnell’s move from liberal to less predictable political stance. The comedian supports including Florida among states legalizing homosexual adoption and criticizes Clinton era figures while praising Rudy Giuliani post 9/11. O'Donnell discussed changes on The O'Reilly Factor and in stand-up routines.
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Pledge ruling sparks debate over God in pledge tradition
The Ninth Circuit held that including one nation under God in the Pledge of Allegiance violates the Establishment Clause, limited to nine states. Critics cite history from 1954 and earlier to argue the phrase reflects national tradition, while supporters stress constitutional secularism and classroom neutrality.
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