Birther movement framed as racially motivated says Ray Wilson
Ray Wilson of Baytown argues a Sun letter wrongly claimed Obama hid his birth. He notes Obama released a short form in 2008 and a long form in 2011, confirming birth details. Wilson compares Obama’s birth to Cruz and McCain and says birtherism was racially motivated to block a black president.
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Letter Responds to Remark on Christian Democrat Label
Linda Hendricks of Highlands writes to Baytown Sun readers defending liberals who are Christians and criticizing the use of the term Christian Democrat as an oxymoron. She asserts not all liberals despise Christians and says she will keep reading the paper.
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Obama appears at Chicago campus to rally community organizers
Larry Tidwell notes Obama at a Chicago university urging community organizers while joking about his absence. He cites 186 homicides in Chicago this year, 85 percent of victims being Black youths, and claims border apprehensions have dropped due to catch and release policies, criticizing media coverage.
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Vote for Rivon for Lee College Board of Regents
Baytown advocate and former Lee College student endorses Gina Roberson Rivon for a seat on the Board of Regents. The letter highlights Rivon’s plans to expand programs at the main campus, restore out-of-district tuition issues, and forge new community and educational partnerships with GCCISD and others. Early voting runs through May 2 in the Phyllis Davis Room at Lee College and at the GCCISD Administration Building Board Room on I-10.
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Can an old dog learn new tricks about pain and marijuana
The column argues pain is widespread and costly to treat, urging openness to medical cannabis. It cites a video of a Parkinson’s patient relief, challenges anti marijuana bias, and advocates legal medical cannabis while noting personal experience with heroin and education. Bert Marshall of Our- Baytown.com signs off with contact.
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Today in History highlights key events on this date
Notable occurrences include the 1777 Battle of Ridgefield in Connecticut, the birth of Ulysses S. Grant in Ohio in 1822, the 1865 Sultana disaster near Memphis, the 1973 resignation of FBI Acting Director Gray, and the 1982 Hinckley trial in Washington. A 1996-era note recalls Bush and Abe threatening North Korea. Thinker Edward R. Murrow is quoted.
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Trump approval among millennials hits low in poll
A Harvard Kennedy School survey shows only 32 percent of millennials approve of President Trump after his first 100 days with about 40 percent giving an F. Just a third back his ISIS and Obamacare handling, and nearly 70 percent deem his tweeting inappropriate while opposing stricter immigration and scrapping Obamacare.
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