Brennan's Civil Liberties Legacy Highlighted in Obituary
The note observes William Brennan as a pivotal civil liberties advocate whose landmark opinions shaped representation rights and press protections. It cites his New York Times v. Sullivan stance, his 1962 reapportionment ruling, and his later support for affirmative action, while contrasting with current Supreme Court views.
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William Brennan
New York Times
Sullivan
Corpus Christi
Texas
Caller-Times
Notable departures mark a midsummer of public figures
A reflection on recent deaths of Jacques Cousteau, Charles Kuralt, Ben Hogan, James Stewart, and Justice William Brennan Jr. The piece lauds their lifelong integrity, steady adherence to principles, and impact across oceans, media, golf, film, and law, noting such clusters draw heightened public attention.
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William Brennan Jr
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Brennan
Gingrich’s Speakership Under Fire Amid Internal Coup Attempts
In a harsh read of Republican turmoil, Gingrich survives a party dissent bid led by Armey and DeLay. The piece argues his aim is self preservation, lacking vision, and calls for him to relinquish the gavel to heal the GOP.
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Bob Dole
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Dole
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Ettu
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Ginrich
Armey
Tom DeLay
Gingrich
DeLay
Congress
Republican Party
Clinton on Screen as US Presidents Inspire Hollywood
Texas writer Nick Gillespie notes Bill Clinton has sparked a wave of presidential film roles from sympathetic heroes to rogue figures. Directors credit boomer culture and Clinton’s adaptable image, while U.S. politics and scandals fuel Hollywood plots and speculative sequels.
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Air Force One
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Whitewater
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Kuralt
Ben Hogan
Hogan
Arnold Palmer
Jack Nicklaus
James Stewart
Stewart
Jimmy” Stewart
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