Gaston Gazette Opinion Editor Seeks Reader Input Online
Publisher Lucy C. Talley and editor Hunter Bretzius invite readers to submit opinions and engage at GastonGazette.com OpEd page. The request aims to broaden community dialogue and showcase diverse perspectives from local residents and institutions.
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Lucy C. Talley
Hunter Bretzius
Rio Olympics Refugee Team Highlights Human Spirit
Editorial notes immigration debates worldwide and spotlights ten refugee athletes at Rio 2016 led by Yusra Mardini and Rami Anis. It frames the global refugee crisis, political divisiveness, and the athletes’ perseverance as a unifying Olympic message of humanity.
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Donald
Europe
United Kingdom
European Union
Germany
Angela ‘Merkel
Poland
Francis
Rio de Janeiro
Sudan
Syria
Congo
Ethiopia
Yusra Mardini
Damascus
Tegla Loroupe
Kenya
Unified Voices Share Local Views On Food Fans And Lost Dogs
A collection of social media comments reflects varied hometown topics. Al Oliver recalls visiting Sims Ballpark as a teen in Gastonia. Multiple speakers discuss Philly cheesesteaks, local dining, and regional pride. A lost dog story ends with reunion and gratitude from readers Sandra Mes and Becky Penney Messick.
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al Oliver
Gastonia
Sims Ballpark
Don Huffman
Becky Penney Messick
Jerry McAllister
First Amendment Text Asserts Government Restrictions on Rights
The First Amendment states that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. It also protects freedom of speech the press the right to assemble peacefully and the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
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Congress
Don’t Vote With Your Vagina in a Woman’s Rights Debate
Commentary on gender politics in the presidential season. The author critiques the anti female voting mantra from conservatives and Trump supporters, argues Hillary Clinton is uniquely qualified, and recalls Gloria Steinem’s era defending mothers with crying babies. The piece ends noting Connie Schultz, a Pulitzer winner and Kent State journalism professor.
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Donald Trump
Ghazala Khan
Hillary
Dagobah
Trump
New York Times
Nick Carasaniti
Mr. Trump
O.K
Gloria Steinem
Google
Karin Lippert
Ms. Magazine
Gloria
Khan
Fox
News
Roger Ailes
Megyn Kelly
Connie Schultz
Kent State University
School of Journalism
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