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| Leaders at fault for hardships in the U.S. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:11:00 EST Letter writer: "Our national debt is so high that it is and will cause our nation serious problems in the future." |
| America maybe durable, unique but not perfect Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:41:00 EST As the United States wraps up its celebrations of the country's 232nd birthday, two scholars discuss the significance, impact and threats to American democracy. John Carey is a government professor at Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H., and Peter Cannavo is a political scientist at Hamilton College in Clinton, N.Y.: |
| Editorial: Ethics laws still need some work Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:41:00 EST It hasn't taken long for the new, clean image of Louisiana ethics to be tarnished. |
| Prentiss Smith: Despite promise of change, Obama a typical politician Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:24:00 EST Obama may be different, but some of the glow is fading from the phenom. He is vacillating on too many issues. |
| Jimmy Sandefur: The polished art of the sidestep Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:26:00 EST "Fellow Texans, I am proudly standing here to humbly say. |
| Reader writes: Ethics reform bill results will be interesting Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:15:00 EST |
| Wiley Hilburn: The terrible season of being stranded Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:17:00 EST Being stranded is an awful, undermining feeling at any age. How we hate those trapped, unwheeled moments when there seems no escape, no exit, no hope. |
| Underdog struggles for theme Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:46:00 EST John McCain calls himself an underdog. That may be an understatement. |
| Thinking about the 'old' days Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:34:00 EST Sam Tuminello: I was around before gay rights, dual careers, computer dating, day care centers and group therapy. My life was governed by good judgment, common sense and the Ten Commandments. |
| Ads influence letter writer Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:29:00 EST I don't personally know either of the candidates (Dr. John Fleming, and Chris Gorman) for the 4th Congressional District seat so my choice is based strictly on the messages they send out on the airwaves and through the print media. |
| Rating the holidays Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:23:00 EST In a list of favorite holidays, the Fourth of July comes in --shock! -- fourth |
| Obama on the move -- to the center Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:20:00 EST Is Barack Obama being politically prudent by moving to the center for the fall election or risking the label of flip-flopper that mortally wounded John Kerry? |
| Editorial: Bringing philanthropy back Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:17:00 EST Chesapeake Energy has set a good precedent, already giving out $100,000 each to the United Way of Northwest Louisiana and for the Cyber Innovation Center. Now it's up to individuals to think about their own windfalls in terms of the community -- or even for their own tax break. |
| Unmuzzle clergy Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:27:00 EST Does federal law violate ministers' free speech rights. Jay Sekulow says yes. |
| Clergy shouldn't be involved in politics Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:09:00 EST Does federal law violate ministers' free speech rights? The Rev. Barry W. Lynn says no. |
| Editorial: Election season begins Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:10:00 EST The fall election season officially commences today with the beginning of candidate qualifying. While many politicians already have been spending campaign dollars, it's now important for voters to begin spending time evaluating who they want representing them, whether in the halls of the nation's capitol or in the local courthouse. |
| Recycling program a blessing Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:16:00 EST Reader: Thank God our parish has upgraded their dumpsites and have an actual person on site to oversee the discarding of our discards. In the 30 years I have lived here, we had a dump in the woods that was a disgrace to the human race, infested with every manner of wild animal, scattering trash everywhere and the dumpees were the worst offenders. |
| The morning after Independence Day Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:04:00 EST C.L. Bryant: Fourth of July in the good ole' U.S. of A. has always been for me the greatest symbolic holiday our country has. |
| Teddy Allen: Stimulation, IRS style Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:30:00 EST What to do when the government checks in with your 'economic stimulus payment' |
| Pete Sepp: Time to cure what ails Medicare Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:14:00 EST Medicare's fiscal woes are well known, and the demise of the program's hospital insurance component is looming ever closer. The so-called Trust Fund for "Part A" — consisting of government IOUs — will begin the slide toward bankruptcy in three years and reach total insolvency in 2019. |
| Commentary on Apostle Paul was superb Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:15:00 EST Thank you for the wonderful article by Peter Huff. It was superb. May we have well-written, intelligent articles like this more often in your paper. |
| Editorial: Sex offenders in need of alternative sentencing Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:14:00 EST Sexual predators should certainly be punished, and if possible, they should be helped with appropriate mental health treatment. But should the help come from involuntary commitments or should it be part of the incarceration? |
| Jesse Jackson faces reaction to comments Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:57:00 EST The Rev. Jesse Jackson moved quickly Wednesday to apologize for disparaging remarks he made about his fellow Chicago Democrat and presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama. |
| Jim Draper: "The future of the United States hangs in the balance" Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST We are in uncharted and never-before-seen territory as far as our nation and its future are concerned. Not since the advent of the flying machine, has our future and our lifestyle been more in doubt. |
| Editorial: With great wealth, great responsibility Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST Like the police juror who couldn't stop laughing about DeSoto Parish's $28.7 million windfall from the Haynesville Shale, it's OK to be a little giddy about the possibilities. But along with the dreams, there must be discipline. |
| Louisiana lags behind in recycling efforts Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST Reader says it's too bad Louisiana can't catch up with the rest of the nation when it comes to recycling. |
| Renee Seblatnigg: Charitable giving bolstered by court Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST The Louisiana Supreme Court has the important responsibility of interpreting state law when questions arise as to a law's application or meaning. That is why decisions of the high court often affect more than just the litigants. |
| Protect the riverfront "" this time Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST River crossings for cyclists, a dog playground, a skateboard park, a burger barge, exercise stations. |
| A case of the Vacation Jits is no holiday Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST Man down! Man on vacation! Man worried! |
| Christianity has long been the dominant faith in the U.S. Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST Letter writer: The religious history of our country is more than just Thomas Jefferson, or for that matter, any group of founding fathers. This history shows that Christianity has always been our dominant faith, the faith of the colonists who fought for our independence, of the pioneers who settled our land in the 19th century, of the European immigrants who came later, and of 80 percent of our people today. In America, Christianity has at all times been the religion of the majority. |
| Gregory Hudson: "Much is at stake in local judicial races" Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST "To whom much is given much is required." |
| The Haynesville Shale telephone game Sat, 19 Jul 2008 01:11:00 EST Jack McLeod: When I was teaching, I used to have my students play the telephone game (aka Chinese whispers, Operator, etc.) to help them understand the dangers of using unchecked sources, passing unrestrained gossip and listening to unbridled rumor. |
| Fuel answers don't add up Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:50:00 EST Letter writer says U.S. lags behind in resolving fuel issues. |
| Observe gains in women's rights Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:47:00 EST Charles Butler: Today, no one questions the right of American women to vote, serve on juries, be elected to office, own property, earn equal wages, attend college, access professions, or not to be assigned to a specific domestic sphere. But in 1848 these revolutionary demands required American society to upend the way it perceived and treated women. |
| Editorial: 'Roll 'em' on police video, audio Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:46:00 EST Police video of "W." stars arrests needs to be released. |
| Elections news Sat, 19 Jul 2008 01:36:00 EST Shreveport voters today have the opportunity to renew five property taxes to ensure basic services continue without a hitch. The Times supports the renewals. |
| Battling teen pregnancy Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:23:00 EST Statistics keep saying the teen pregnancy rate is declining, but local volunteers say they just don't see it. Whether it's low self-esteem, entertainment media influence or just a bad decision, local volunteers say teens seem to be finding themselves expecting babies as much as ever. |
| Use 'found' money to invest in area Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:24:00 EST Letter writers say residents benefiting from leasing mineral rights "have a duty to invest, as we are able, in the social fabric of the towns and cities where we live." |
| No fantasy; sagging economy is real Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:20:00 EST Politicians always tend to say ridiculous things. That's nothing new, but sometimes they only reveal just how out of touch they are with everyday people. |
| I Guess I'm Crazy For Jim Reeves Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:31:00 EST Tribute to the singing legend Aug. 3 will benefit Walk of Stars, Hayride. |
| Editorial: Simple changes can increase tourism Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:28:00 EST Without a single building project, Shreveport-Bossier City could increase tourism. According to a survey of visitors take in the spring, those who visit Shreveport like what we have to offer, but they have two suggestions: clean up and make the local sites easier to find. |
| Country pride at the crossroads Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:54:00 EST It was stinging hot, and people were lined up to buy watermelons at the north Louisiana crossroads. The farmer was selling the good, green-striped kind out of the back of a cratered pickup. The rough, red-lettered cardboard sign said, "A dollar up." |
| Former teacher leaves legacy of service Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:52:00 EST Mrs. McLain, who taught school for many years at Lincoln Elementary in Ruston, was by far my favorite teacher. And although I had — and still have — great affection for all of my teachers, she was the one who took me under her wing and encouraged me to be the best student I could be. |
| Recent vetoes a positive step for La. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:55:00 EST State Rep. Jane Smith applauds Gov. Bobby Jindal for funding decisions. |
| GOP may find offshore resurgence Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:50:00 EST Chuck Raasch: Analyst and Shreveport native Charlie Cook, quoting his Republican sister, says the GOP suffers from "electile dysfunction." and he predicts Democrats will significantly pad their margins in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. |
| Editorial: Continue neighborhood groups after leases Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:46:00 EST The death of the neighborhood has been long lamented as we close our garages and lock our doors. But lately, Shreveport-Bossier City neighbors are coming together in unprecedented ways searching for the best deal from the Haynesville Shale.. |
| Auction support helps further center's mission Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:43:00 EST Each year, hundreds of individuals and businesses donate fantastic items for the Philadelphia Center's Auction Against AIDS. And each year the fundraiser continues to grow, possibly because it's so obvious that the donors take great pride in their unique and fabulous selection of auction items. |
| Editorial: Downtown bar incident, Take 2 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:42:00 EST That crack about Oliver Stone building one of his conspiracy movies around a Shreveport bar brawl involving a couple of his stars and five crew members was a joke. You know, opinion page sarcasm about the police keeping their audio and video of the misdemeanor arrests under wraps like some Zapruder home movie. |
| Scrutinizing performance enhancers Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:27:00 EST David Burroughs: Congress appears ready to resume its crusade against use of performance-enhancing drugs in sports. They deserve credit for addressing this crucial and weighty issue of our times. After all, Congress is in a unique position to be wholly self-righteous and assertive in addressing this topic. |
| VP suspense continues Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:29:00 EST Drum roll. Suspense. Who will it be? In this corner, we have Stormin' Mormon Mitt Romney. In the other, we have Brain-Buster Bobby Jindal. |
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