Court ruling narrows law on same sex solicitation
The state Supreme Court overturned a law banning offensive solicitations of sexual activity, ruling it violated free speech. Justice Deborah Cook argued prohibiting all offensive solicitations would be unconstitutional, as the law targeted message not just conduct. The unanimous decision held that prohibiting such speech infringes First and Fourteenth Amendment rights.
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Betty Blair thanks voters and supporters after 2002 primary
Betty Blair extends gratitude to the 2002 primary voters and Democrats who enabled her move to the general election for Lorain County commissioner. She notes campaign meetings, thanks aides including Mike Nunez, and invites continued voter engagement.
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Palestinians need talks to build state amid reforms
Trudy Rubin argues reform of the Palestinian Authority requires an end to Israeli occupation and resumed peace talks leading to a Palestinian state. She notes damaged institutions and security concerns, warns against delaying talks, and urges a US plan tying reforms to a final status agreement.
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Public diplomacy clash shapes US image drive
White House counselor Karen Hughes and House International Relations Chairman Henry Hyde seek a joint strategy to boost US public diplomacy after post 9 11 image problems. Hyde pushes a Freedom Promotion Act of 2002 with new funding for exchanges, media outreach, and a Mideast satellite service, while State Department opposes prescriptive terms.
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