News opinion 2008-04-28 Andanh.com

150 years later: How do we remember the Civil War? Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:59:00 EST
History will not be ignored. But exactly how much of it we should remember was the topic of discussion among Shreveport historians, government officials and the Times editorial board Monday.

Editorial: Citizen review of police deserves a hearing Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:50:00 EST
Lack of transparency in how police handle complaints against officers demands again a citizen review process.

Teddy Allen: Graduation's fun, but it smarts Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:11:00 EST
An acknowledgement of the Class of '08, and anyone else smarter than I am

Jimmy Sandefur: Civil War Sesquicentennial offers teachable moment for us all Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:51:00 EST
"I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy."

Gregory Hudson: As gas prices soar, need for comprehensive energy policy clear Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:51:00 EST
Most surveys show that average gas prices are at least $1 higher than at this same time last year. The average person's wages haven't grown to keep pace. All over the country people are suffering from shock at the pump.

Nitpicker's notebook: Writers still ought to steer clear of 'hone in' as homing device Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:57:00 EST
Words change. Misspelling, mispronunciation and misunderstanding give words and phrases new meanings or new spellings. And new generations adapt old words for new meanings.

Letters to the Editor: Louisiana Legislature is not 'conservative' Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:57:00 EST
Letter writer: Contrary to a recent opinion, the state Legislature is the most conservative since Reconstruction.

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