August 2, 2007 / Editorials

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Congressional Report

Farm bill includes big tax increases
After months of bipartisan work in the House Agriculture Committee, the House last week passed H.R. 2419, the Farm, Nutrition and Bioenergy Act of 2007. More...

A cynic's view of global warming

Guest Column
BY GARY PALMER Alabama Policy Institute

This article could get me arrested, and possibly shot for treason if Robert F. Kennedy Jr. were to have his way. Speaking at the New York venue of the Live Earth concert event, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. More...

Dogfighting involves far more than cruelty to animals

By Terry Lee Hutto City of Jackson Animal Control Officer

It is inexcusable that some people view the animal suffering involved in staged dogfights as a form of entertainment or a way to make a profit. It is also difficult to believe that this illegal and shameful activity is on the upswing. More...

Letters to the Editor

What has our society come to?

Dear Editor: It is sad that in this day and time people can't be rational about what they read in the news. More...

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