Blank Paper Protests Rise Against China’s Zero Covid Policy
The Chicago Tribune reports mass demonstrations across China use blank sheets of paper to symbolize censoring social media posts and anger over stringent Covid measures. Citizens blame the policy for delays in fire response in Urumqi and seek vaccine access and relief from lockdowns amid economic strain.
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Civil forfeiture debate follows a man’s Phoenix cash seizure
George Will recounts a North Carolina trucking owner who lost cash at Phoenix Sky Harbor after a seizure under Arizona civil forfeiture rules. The piece critiques the burden of proof on claimants, the use of probable cause, and the broader push for reform driven by the Institute for Justice.
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Decline in trust in Supreme Court prompts alarm across parties
Carl P. Leubsdorf surveys a Gallup fall poll showing a record drop in confidence in the Supreme Court. He traces the cause to McConnell’s 2016 blocking of Garland, Barrett’s 2020 confirmation, and the Roe v. Wade reversal plus leaks and ethics questions. The piece notes broad disapproval and calls for balance amid a conservative majority.
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