“Abstainer, n: a weak person who yields to the temptation of denying himself a pleasure.” ““ The Devil’s Dictionary, by Ambrose Bierce. Our typical drunk bore, and the binge culture he symbolizes, fits this definition to a tee. Read more...
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April 10, 9:00 pm
Abstention doesn’t entail a sober life
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April 10, 9:00 pm
Bush information leak reeks of Watergate
When President Bush was asked in September 2003 about the leak that identified CIA agent, Valerie Plame, he responded with the following: “I welcome the investigation. Read more...
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April 9, 9:00 pm
Insurance’s claims give shallow comfort
As New Orleans residents begin to inch back into the waterlogged city they used to call home, attempting to find new ways to live their old lives, the companies that provide Americans with their insurance are attempting to extract every last dollar from them in a fashion similar to wringing a wet towel. Read more...
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April 9, 9:00 pm
Letter to the editor
Anti-Semitic incidents at universities unacceptable Students for Justice in Palestine would like to express its concern over the recent increase in anti-Semitic and anti-Israeli incidents on university campuses, discussed in “Jewish student protection advised” (April 6). Read more...
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April 9, 9:00 pm
Editorial cartoon
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April 6, 9:00 pm
Editorial Cartoon
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April 6, 9:00 pm
Letter to the editor
U.S. should try for ‘honest’ labor Kenneth Hurst seems to be misinformed on a couple points in his submission, “U.S. must not accept a bill of wrongs” (April 6). Read more...