Today in history 2008 65th day and 75th day of winter
On this date in history key moments include the 1770 Boston Massacre and Churchill’s famous iron curtain remark used to frame the Cold War era. It notes Felipe Gonzalez Marquez now 66 and Penn Jillette at 53. The quote marks a defining Cold War boundary. The World Anti-Doping Agency reports 1219 drug tests for 2006.
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Boston
Churchill
Felipe Gonzalez Marquez
Penn Jillette
Stettin
Baltic
Trieste
Adriatic
Continent
Winston Churchill
Fight for values in schools sparks exodus movement
In Southern California, Exodus Mandate urges parents to pull children from public schools over SB 777 the California Student Civil Rights Act. Pastor Ron Gleason leads the effort arguing schools indoctrinate youth with liberal views, urging home or private schooling to preserve traditional values.
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Los Angeles
California
Exodus Mandate
Exodusmandate
Southern California
Gov. Arnold
Ron Gleason
Grace Presbyterian Church
Yorba Linda
Calif
Gleason
Bush’s gas price missives highlight broader economic critique
Washington Post columnist Cocco argues President Bush misreads gas price trends as a sign of economic strength. She ties the $4 gas forecast to wider issues: stagnant wages, eroding benefits, a looming credit crunch, and delayed crisis readiness. The piece notes tax cuts as a temporary lift amid structural flaws.
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Bush
Congress
Democratic Congress
White House
Charter schools offer real choice and accountability for Ohio
The columnist argues charter schools improve public education by expanding parental choice and forcing traditional districts to respond. He cites funding, safety, and efficiency differences, noting charters save taxpayers money and serve students neglected by traditional schools. He asserts competition benefits Ohio's children and urges continued improvement.
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Harvey Gittler
Lorain Academy
Gittler
Ohio Alliance For Public Charter Schools
Ohio
Chronicle-Telegram
Cleveland
Eugene Sanders
Constellation Schools
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Garry Trudeau
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Constellation Schools Board
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