History and law collide over Confederate flag license plates
The piece argues Texas should not be compelled to issue specialty plates bearing the Confederate flag. It cites 1861 causes of secession, slavery, and 19th century context, noting the flag’s racist associations and the state’s legitimate interest in restricting state-sponsored speech. It references Supreme Court scrutiny and questions about permissible government messaging.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Texas
Jerry Patterson
America
Confederacy
Ku Klux Klan
U.S
Abraham Lincoln
Virginia
Sons of
Patterson
Anthony Kennedy
Today in History Highlights for April 10, 2015
Key events mark April 10 across history including Lee’s farewell to his men after Appomattox, Washington signing the first Patent Act, the Titanic's maiden voyage, Branch Rickey acquiring Jackie Robinson, and the USS Thresher disaster. Thought for today notes work as a trusted lifelong friend.
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Robert E. Lee
Northern Virginia
Appomattox Court House
George Washington
Southampton
England
Brooklyn Dodgers
Branch Rickey
Jackie Robinson
Montreal Royals
Thresher
Cape Cod
Massachusetts
Margaret Bourke
I Am An Old Fashioned Keeper Of Old Tech
Elizabeth Gill, a retired Barbers Hill ISD English teacher, reflects on how rapid electronic changes, from Kodak slides to digital cameras and Blu ray, have made her feel like an anachronism. She recalls family photos across eras from 35mm to videotapes, VCRs, and now digital storage, while pondering obsolescence and attachment to memories.
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New York
Mont Belvieu
Elizabeth Gill
Barbers Hill
Grand Canyon Road Trip and Reflections on Freedom
Bert Marshall recalls a Baytown to New Mexico and Grand Canyon journey in a lifted Jeep. He hiking Sedona’s Cathedral Rock and the Bright Angel Trail, sharing family lessons, encounters with diverse travelers, and the value of authentic experiences over amusement parks.
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Bright Angel
Grand Canyon
Arizona
Disneyland
Baytown
Clovis
New Mexico
Sedona
Cathedral Rock
Mesa Verde
America
Utah
Colorado
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