Refugee resettlement debates ripple through conservative states
North Dakota officials in Burleigh County pushed for a refugee resettlement ban but opposition killed the proposal as a few dozen expected arrivals next year. The piece notes Trump’s new veto power for states, Reagan's contrasting stance, and governors in Utah Colorado Nebraska and Tennessee shifting toward welcoming refugees, signaling evolving political ground nationally.
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Today in History on this date
A concise recap of notable events on this date across years. Highlights include James Barrie's Peter Pan opening in London in 1904, World Bank and IMF formation in 1945, Queen Juliana's sovereignty act in 1949, James Van Allen's second radiation belt discovery in 1958, Apollo 8 splashdown in 1968, Soviet Afghanistan invasion in 1979, a 1985 airport attack and Dian Fossey's murder, plus later events surrounding North Korea and notable figures like LeBron James and Richard Overton. The piece also includes a Thought for Today quote by Alistair Cooke.
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2020 Vision for a Clearer Year
Former Baytown resident Ginger Stripling urges 2020 goal setting focused on clarity of heart and sight. She envisions 20/20 vision for life choices, compassion, and governance, urging readers to see beyond self and embrace signs, edges, and opportunities as the year begins.
How Would Jesus Vote in Modern Politics
Analysis of faith based voting trends cites Mark Galli of Christianity Today urging Trump’s removal while acknowledging benefits to religious voters. It discusses evangelicals, Supreme Court influence, and how Democrats could appeal to believers without scorn, noting polls and expert voices.
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