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Embrace Our Immigrant Communities  COLUMBUS, OH (2007-10-08) This week, on Columbus Day, we celebrate the arrival of some of our nation's first immigrants. Christopher Columbus is credited with discovering the new world - starting the flow of newcomers. WOSU commentator Elizabeth Martinez observes the flow of immigrants continues - and we should embrace them.

Sweets for the Sweet - Have a Nut  BRUSH, CO (2007-10-08) Diets come and go. But what is the best way to lose those extra pounds? Commentator Dr. Marc Ringel looks into the findings of a recent study.

Legal expert says war-on-terrorism tactics violate laws  BLOOMINGTON, IN (2007-10-05) The frequent "All Things Considered" commentator spoke in Bloomington Thursday at the Indiana University School of Law.

Commentary: A Day That Will Not Live In Infamy (But Should)  DALLAS, TX (2007-10-05) It's been two decades since a violent incident in Midlothian drew national attention. Commentator Tom Dodge hopes no one ever forgets it.

Rudy Giuliani defends position on religion and Iran  ST. LOUIS, MO (2007-10-04) Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani is brushing off comments that he should be denied communion because of his stance on social issues like abortion.

RFK Jr: Illinois Being Harmed by Bush Policies  MACOMB, IL (2007-10-04) Robert F. Kennedy Jr says the Bush administration's environmental policies are causing direct harm to Illinois residents. Kennedy made his comments at WIU, where he spoke to a full house at Western Hall.

Congressman Gilchrist Attempts To Save S-Chip  BALTIMORE, MD (2007-10-04) Representative Wayne Gilchrest's has been a good fit for the Eastern Shore where independent thinking is a prized commodity. His support of the popular s-chip program is a reflection of his approach. WYPR's Senior News Analyst Fraser Smith comments in his weekly essay.

Commentary: Cuba  DALLAS, TX (2007-10-04) President Bush's recent comments about Cuba didn't sit well with commentator Lee Cullum.

U.S. protests shrink while antiwar sentiment grows   (2007-10-03) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Crowds at antiwar rallies in Washington have dwindled even as U.S. opinion has turned against the war in Iraq, as organizers feud and participants question the effectiveness of the street protests.

Five dead in Colorado power plant accident   (2007-10-03) DENVER (Reuters) - Five workers died on Tuesday after they were trapped deep underground at a hydroelectric plant near Georgetown, Colorado, amid a chemical fire, power company Xcel Energy Inc said.