Jersey City fire claims seven in second Nor NJ arson
Seven people including six in one family were killed in a second arson fire in Jersey City after a Hoboken blaze. Police allege a man with a gasoline odor and a plastic container fled the scene as flames trapped residents on the upper floors. Authorities link both fires to deliberate arson in poor Hispanic neighborhoods.
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Rallies mark abortion laws anniversary in Washington
Lob byists from both sides gathered in Washington to mark the sixth anniversary of the Supreme Court ruling that liberalized abortion laws. Tens of thousands of anti abortionists planned a White House rally and Capitol Hill march carrying roses and pushing for a constitutional ban. Pro choice groups held three news conferences outlining strategy for the year. The fight over federal funding for abortions remains contentious with House and Senate disputes over Medicaid funds and exceptions for life, rape, incest, and health damage.
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Transition From Death To Secular View Explored
Robert Fulton of the University of Minnesota surveys changing attitudes toward death in a PR series on death and dying. The piece notes death is now seen as a physical outcome of disease or accident and discusses social isolation of the dying and the hidden status of the dead.
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Death and Dying in American Society Faces Change
A UC Berkeley overview details how modern life shifts alter death norms. It notes rising elderly population, more hospital deaths, family disruption, and the move away from mourning rituals. The piece previews a 15 week course exploring ethical dilemmas like euthanasia and end of life care.
Denial of death and its meaning in modern life
Denial of death is any effort to shield ourselves from our own death and the deaths of others. Eleven percent of Americans are over 65. Most deaths occur in hospitals or nursing homes. Major problems after a spouse dies include financial worries health issues personal insecurity and loneliness. New medical tech raises ethical dilemmas about when to terminate treatment rights of the dying patient and euthanasia.
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