Texas court backs openness on lethal drug supply in death row cases
The Texas 3rd Court of Appeals upheld a lower court order compelling the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to reveal the source of its pentobarbital supply to two death row defense teams, while the Texas Supreme Court paused enforcement awaiting further review. The dispute centers on drug sourcing, standards, and open-record rights in capital punishment.
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Today in History highlights from April 8 events
Major milestones commemorated include the 1864 Senate passage of the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery, Longacre Square's 1904 rename to Times Square, the 1911 Banner Coal Mine disaster, 1913 ratification of the 17th Amendment, 1935 New Deal aid act signing, Hank Aaron's 715th homer in 1974, Swaggart’s 1988 resignation, Cobain's 1994 death, Rice's 2001 Senate testimony, and Susan Sontag's 1933-2004 quotes.
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Freedom of Religion debate sparks conservative church clash
The piece argues that conservative Christian groups have used political means to push religious beliefs, urging government non entanglement with faith to safeguard freedoms. It contends the union of politics and religion risks coercion, hypocrisy, and reduced individual liberty, praising Crofts's stance on freedom from coercive religion.
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Winter of our discontent and Gore’s climate claims
The writer laments a lingering winter while praising global warming as a doctrine promoted by Al Gore. He accuses Gore of hypocrisy and profits from the climate debate, asserting personal wealth and intent behind the movement. The tone is accusatory and political.
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Thomas Grail
Baytown
Seven million enroll in Obamacare defies repeal hopes
The piece argues ACA enrollment neared 7 million, with 4.5 million more in Medicaid and 3 million young adults gained through parents plans, plus 9 million buying private coverage. It notes the uninsured rate fell to 16.6 percent in the first year and counters repeal rhetoric with polling, media bias claims, and future projections. It underscores bipartisan debate and concludes the law is here to stay.
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New Republic
Jonathan Cohn
John Barrasso
Wyoming
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