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Vol. CLIV, Issue 9
Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

Whitman news since 1896

Whitman Wire

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Supreme Court rules: Money is protected speech

Heather Nichols-Haining February 11, 2010
The Supreme Court's ruling on campaign contributions has opened up the floodgates for Big Business money in politics, to the detriment of the rest of us.
Charlie Procknow 11 and community members listen to a panel title Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Activism in Walla Walla Saturday, Dec. 5, as part of the Network for Young Walla Wallas First Annual Youth Leadership Summit. Credit: Van Neste

First Leadership Summit a success for Network for Young Walla Walla

Galen Bernard December 10, 2009
Students from Whitman and Walla Walla University gathered last weekend for the group's first event under the theme of sustainability.

Letter to the Editor: ‘Democracy’ in America now an empty cliché

Letter to the Editor December 9, 2009
Democracy is not a cliche, it's a euphemism for capitalism and way overused.

Direct from Copenhagen: U.S. Congress prevents progress

Lisa Curtis December 9, 2009
U.S. delegation fears another 1997 when they refused to ratify the Kyoto Protocol. U.S. wants developing countries to commit to set emissions.
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Keystone brews can of controversy

Rachel Alexander December 1, 2009
Students gulp down Keystone Light at parties without really knowing where the money from their purchase goes.
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Reflections on Obama’s visit to China

Rensi Ke November 27, 2009

One of the most recurring points that Obama made during  his  visit to China from Nov. 15-18  was what he termed "universal rights." "They should be available to all people, including ethnic...

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Is conservatism capitalist?

Alex Potter November 15, 2009
Capitalism represents a key element of Conservative ideals, but Conservatives' rhetoric on Capitalism contradicts itself, should be cut from political platform.
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Republicans offer no solutions of their own to pressing issues

jamessledd November 15, 2009
GOP spreads falsehood, stalls debates in Congress while not offering solutions of their own. Their stall hinders action on crucial issues like health care and climate change.

‘Not in my backyard’ attitude ruins wind power prospects

Lisa Curtis November 5, 2009

If nine out of 10 Americans support wind development, why does it take over a million dollars and seven to 10 years just to assess the feasibility of a wind project? Wind developers everywhere, from...

Election Results energize Republicans

Alex Potter November 5, 2009

For weeks, New York's 23rd district was the center of national attention. Sarah Palin, Rush Limbaugh and Joe Biden squared off for the votes of this rural district bordering Canada in a contest that was...

Liberals would benefit from understanding paleoconservatives

Alex Potter October 29, 2009

Wall the border. Abolish the income tax. Withdraw from Iraq, Afghanistan and, while we're at it, the UN and NATO, too. Abolish NAFTA to protect American jobs. Who believes in these kinds of things? The...

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Network for Young Walla Walla unites student activists across local colleges

Galen Bernard October 22, 2009
Getting students involved in community activism isn't always about capturing their interest in the issue at stake; sometimes it's necessary to engage other interests first. In its kick-off events at Whitman College and Walla Walla University, the Network for Young Walla Walla opted for balloons and banana splits, respectively.
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