DNA misuse in rape case prompts policy rethink in California
A San Francisco case shows police used a rape victim's DNA to flag her as a suspect in an unrelated burglary. The victim's DNA ended up in a suspect database without consent, spurring lawsuits and calls for Missouri and other states to tighten DNA handling to protect victims' privacy and prevent misuse. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch urges safeguards and policy revamps.
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College football reshaping big business and amateurism
The Big Ten expands to 16 with UCLA and USC, fueling debate over values and student benefits. TV contracts, transfer portal, and rising coach salaries illustrate a money driven shift eroding traditional amateurism. Officials cite opportunities for players while critics warn profits trump education.
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Parties shape public opinion more than voters admit
Political scientists show that parties steer public opinion far more than individuals admit. Most voters align with party views, not personal issue stances, making "liberal" or "conservative" often read as "Democrat" or "Republican." Thermostatic shifts fail to explain Biden era trends, as Dobbs and abortion limits recast perceptions of government size and party influence.
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