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Letting rapists go free
BY CHRISTINE MCDONALD There is a sexual assault taking place right now. Every 68 seconds, someone in America is sexually assaulted. More than 97 percent of perpetrators get off scot-free. A major reason is mismanagement of physical evidence. It’s time for police work to enter the modern era — and employ the latest technology for
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Free Assange? Yes, but that’s not nearly enough
BY THOMAS L. KNAPP On June 17, U.K. Home Secretary Priti Patel approved the extradition of Julian Assange to the United States to face 18 criminal charges: One count of conspiracy to commit computer intrusion and 17 counts of violating the Espionage Act of 1917. If convicted on all charges, Assange faces up to 175
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Uncommon Sense: Protecting our children from the shooters
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE Most federal career politicians end up very wealthy. They make good salaries and have great health insurance and very nice retirement packages. They typically develop political action committees that cover expenses the government doesn’t pay. When they retire, they can donate campaign funds they have accumulated throughout the years to their
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To Kentucky Baptists
Editor: The Guidepost Solutions Sexual Abuse Task Force Report released Sunday afternoon was heartbreaking and shocking, to say the least. The abuse perpetrated against fellow image-bearers — the fact that those involved in abuse held positions of leadership in Christian ministry, and the fact that the abuse was covered up — speaks to the level
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Veterans march Saturday
Editor: Come join us on May 28 to help bring awareness to veteran suicide. According to a study done by the Veterans Administration in 2015, there are approximately 22 veterans who commit suicide daily. That is one veteran every 65 minutes. This is a real problem that veterans are facing, so I welcome you and
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Letter to the Editor
Dear Martin County High School Class of 2022: Four short years ago, you began a new journey as freshmen at Sheldon Clark High School. You spent only one year in the old middle school building. Your class experienced the excitement of moving into a beautiful, new facility for opening day, August 2019. What a memorable
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‘Older Americans Month’
Editor: I work in the Aging Department at Big Sandy ADD and our office has the Senior Games at the Spillway each May. Our programs are to help and assist our aging population in our Big Sandy Area and let them know they still are important and are loved. Older adults play vital, positive roles in
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AlleyWay collecting donations
Editor: Once again, Ricky Alley and AlleyWay Benefits are asking for your help so we may help others. The Bible tells us we can do all things through Christ who gives us strength. So with God on our side and your assistance, we will be able to reach and help many. Our benefit gospel sings
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A message to Martin County government and MC voters
‘City option should be voted by whole county’ Editor: After I read in the Mountain Citizen Paper article of the intention to put on the 2022 election ballot for the city of Inez, Ky., to legalize the sale of drinking alcohol within city limits, I feel the need to express my concerns about this action.
