Questioning government power and individual rights in post 9/11 era
A columnist argues the fusion of state and corporate power risks privacy and civil liberties. Cites Total Information Awareness, Homeland Security, FBI data sharing, and Orwellian fears. Calls for a broad civil libertarian coalition and renewed focus on renewable energy.
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Paul Krugman
Total Information Awareness
John Poindexter
Poindexter
The
Wall Street Journal
FBI
Journal
George Orwell
GeeDubya Bush
American Civil Liberties Union
Civil Liberties Union
ACLU
Anthony Romero
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
Dick Armey
Ron Paul
Bill Safire
Bob Barr
Georgia
Debunking Civil Rights Claims On Black Family and Crime
A critical essay questions whether black social issues stem from discrimination or historical legacy. It cites rising illegitimacy, weakened two parent families, and crime rates while challenging the link to racism and slavery. The piece argues political choices drive crime and that standards and policy reforms may misfire.
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New York City
Military retirees seek honored healthcare promises from World War II era
Segel, a retired Marine correspondent from Harlingen, recounts how promises of lifetime government medical care for 20-year service members were eroded by policy changes and the 1956 shift to space available care. The Federal Circuit ruled limits on national obligations and an appeal to the Supreme Court is planned.
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U.S
Department of Defense
Armed Forces
Congress
U.S. Court of Appeals For
Federal Circuit
Washington
D.C
Air Force
God Save
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Supreme Court
Segel
U.S. Marine Corps Combat Correlent
Korea
Vietnam
United States Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Association
Pattie
Harlingen
Small Town USA fights to keep local shops alive this season
In Floresville Path La Vernia and Stockdale local businesses struggle against Wal-Mart style mega centers. Communities plan Pony Express Ride events and late night shopping to draw visitors and boost downtown commerce. Floresville features open houses and extended hours, while La Vernia promotes shop at home themes.
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Small Town
USA
Wal-Mart
Seguin
San Antonio
Floresville
Path
Stockdale
la Vernia
Greater Chamber of Commerce
Small Town Shops Promote Holiday Hours and Local Support
Downtown Floresville merchants extend hours for Christmas with Legacy's Eschenburg Hardware Gifts Flower Basket Heritage House Wilson County Hardware Twice Is Nice and Trujillo's Leather Shop. Shoppers can win a 10 to 12 pound turkey each Saturday and enjoy Olivia's Mexican Restaurant or White House Café. The Floresville Economic Development Corp backs the effort as residents are urged to buy local and strengthen community services.
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Legacy’s
Eschenburg Hardware and Gifts
Flower Basket
Heritage House
Wilson County Hardware
Trujillo
Carvajal Saddlery Co
Baumann’s
Olivia
White House
Floresville
Courthouse Square
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