Our Views on Freedom and Self-Rule
The column extols personal freedom as essential to development, asserting rights come from the Creator, not the government. It defines freedom as self-control and calls for readers to understand and preserve their liberty and property for themselves and others.
Potential bill to limit groups like Westboro Baptist Church
The article argues against restricting free speech to shield grieving families from Westboro Baptist Church protests. It notes three North Carolina lawmakers plan a bill, cites First Amendment protections, and warns against setting dangerous precedents that could erode freedom.
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Greece
Hector
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Westboro Baptist Church
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Topeka
Kan
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Nic O’brien
Afghanistan
Westboro
North Carolina
Kelly Hastings
John Torbett
Tim Moore
U.S. Supreme Court
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Supreme Court
U.S. Fourth Circuit
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Listen to Locals as Foreign Policy Guides Development
A columnist argues Americans should heed voices on the ground in shaping aid and policy. Mark Moore and volunteers in Honduras illustrate sustainable, respectful help, avoiding dependency and empowering locals. The piece urges citizens to act as ambassadors of hope while governments listen to those in affected regions.
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Afghanistan
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Alliance For Progress
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Honduras
Mark Moore
Weaverville
Moore
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Gastonia
Florida
Tegucigalpa
Guinope
U.S
Carol Frey
N.C. State University
The
News & Observer
Raleigh
Bob Moore
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