Supreme Court rules bias may justify harsher hate crime sentences
The court unanimous decision holds bias motivated acts justify increased punishment while stressing limits on free speech implications. It warns future cases will test how narrowly motive inquiries fit, as Congress debates a broad hate crime bill defining offenses by protected characteristics.
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Supreme Court
Wisconsin
America
Todd Mitchell
Mitchell
William Rehnquist
Rehnquist
Congress
The Oberlin College Inn Food and Service Review
A diner recounts a disastrous Oberlin College Inn visit rating the meal zero stars. Appetizers were unappealing, main course dull, and service inconsistent with beverages forgotten and a late dessert tray. Management dismissed concerns with a hostile reply.
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the Chronicle
Oberlin College Inn
Letters to the Editor on food critics advice
A brief reader letter from Tyler B. Cotton of Elyria addressing a praise or response to food critics Al L'Carte and Edith Well. The writer promises to take their advice to heart.
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al L'Carte
Edith
Chronicle Jaycee Run Accused of Age Bias in Race
A reader protests the CT Jaycees race set for Aug 1 at Lorain County Community College charging age bias for excluding 65 plus runners from an age brackets. The letter cites 71 year old Joe Palmer as a potential participant and criticizes organizers for not adding an older category.
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Chronicle/Jaycee
Chronicle Telegram
CT/Jaycees
Lorain County Community College
Joe Palmer
Appeal for Handicap Employment Opportunities in County
A learning disabled speaker urges local employers to provide fair chances for handicapped workers. She argues one week is insufficient to adjust and learn new jobs and asks if any employer in the county will hire and support disabled individuals like others.
Where was Jimmie Rodgers born a country icon
The piece weighs Alabama or Mississippi claims on Jimmie Rodgers birth, noting Meridian and Geiger Mississippi signpost debates. It highlights Rodgers lifelong mobility, ties to Meridian, and the Alabama Hall of Fame push for a exhibit while Meridian researchers defend his Mississippi roots. It concludes that his birthplace matters little next to his musical legacy.
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Jimmie Rodgers
Alabama
Mississippi
Solomon
Lauderdale County
Miss
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Meridian
Dimraie Rodgers
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Willie
Pine Springs
New York Times
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University of North Alabama
Rodgers
Singer
Blue Bonnet Lodge of the Masons
San Antonio
Texas
Geiger
Ala
Alabama Music Hall of Fame
Tuscumbia
David Johnson
Hall of Fame
Alabama Hall of Fame
Jimmie Rodgers Foundation
Johnson
Eddie Bishop
Bishop
Mason
Life and Times of
Nolan Porterfield
Jimmie
Porterfield
Lyndon Johnson
John Lennon
Remembering Philly Jordan with no prejudice
A reflective piece recalling Philly Jordan, a Black mentor who guided many white trainees at the Columbus Dispatch. The author, writing from memory, credits Jordan with kindness, teaching, and an example of living without prejudice. The essay contrasts past ignorance and present admiration for a man whose impact remains.
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Ohio State Law School
Columbus Dispatch
S.S. Co
Tuin
Philly Jordan
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