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The Last Full Measure of Devotion: Civil Rights and the Right to Life
Men and women can sacrifice their lives for an idea, or an ideal, or a principle that is far greater than themselves. They can sacrifice freedom, even, to stand firm on a ground made solid by conscience. Many historians and legal scholars draw a direct
Updated: 04/13/2011 12:20P
Be safe while cycling, driving
The tragic death of a Ruston man last week in an accident while bicycling spotlighted a crucial point for Lincoln Parish residents to remember as we move into spring and the summer months. Full text of this article is available to subscribers only.
Updated: 04/13/2011 12:20P
Weather system rages through area
Early Monday morning Brenda Guerrero, of Kaufman, heard a crash in her front yard. When she looked outside, she saw the shade tree that her children play under split in two. She phoned her husband Jesse at work to tell him the storm
Updated: 04/13/2011 12:20P
Engineer defends keeping dam full
Robert Ayre yesterday continued his evidence to the Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry, where Commissioner Justice Catherine Holmes asked him if there would be practical benefit in temporarily dropping water levels when extraordinary wet seasons
Updated: 04/13/2011 12:20P
Politician criticised
Since a not guilty verdict for all 10 adults accused of their involvement in the Yamba riot was handed down by Magistrate John Andrews on Monday, Mr Cansdell had voiced his disgust to the media. Rather than make comment on a trial he had little
Updated: 04/13/2011 12:20P
Qur'an burning is 'war declaration'
Was R111.95 Now R95.16 Banjul - The Gambian government on Wednesday condemned a Florida pastor's burning of the Qur'an as a "declaration of war" on Islam and urged US authorities to bring him to justice. In a statement broadcast on state media,
Updated: 04/13/2011 12:20P
Neighbor describes scene after woman allegedly hit, killed boy while driving drunk
After hearing a gut wrenching scream and the boom of a car crash, Rollins recalled the heartbreaking accident scene. "We walked up and uh (breaks down) it was Dylan just laying on the ground p there was blood coming out, he wasn't breathing at all.
Updated: 04/13/2011 12:20P
The cultural mashup dictionary: Googlear
Stories about the politics, policies, and law enforcement issues surrounding immigration. Stories about health issues, education, and the politics of both. Thank you, News Taco, for calling to mind a term that merits a place in the evolving cultural
Updated: 04/13/2011 12:19P
9th Circuit Ruling in Arizona SB 1070 Case Encourages Rampant and Unfettered
The decision essentially strips local law enforcement of any authority to enforce immigration laws except within strict parameters set by Homeland Security. "Monday's ruling turns the Constitution on its head, empowering the president to make
Updated: 04/13/2011 12:19P
Homeless men took money for beatings then, sues Shefights.net
AP All Articles A video company paid two homeless men $50 to be beaten by scantily clad women, violating Florida law, according to a lawsuit filed by the men's attorneys. In the complaint, the men say they were paid by shefights.net for appearing in
Updated: 04/13/2011 12:19P
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