Lawless or lawful courts in Texas view
A Corpus Christi Caller-Times opinion piece critiques political leaders for labeling Supreme Court rulings on same sex marriage and ACA subsidies as lawless. It argues such rhetoric undermines faith in law, highlights Paxton’s disclosed investments ethics breach, and warns against weaponizing religion and government power.
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Today in History July 9 highlights from 1776 to 1995
July 9 2015 marks events ranging from the Declaration read to Washington’s troops in 1776 and Taylors death in 1850 to Bryan speech in 1896 and Guggenheim design debut in 1945. Sonny and Cher song release in 1965 and Garcia final Dead show in 1995 round out notable moments with a Thought for Today from Irvin S. Cobb.
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Political baseball metaphor frames Congress and SCOTUS
Cyrus B. Fletcher Baytown portrays Rep. Brian Rabin as a loud rookie in a satirical view of U S governance. The piece likens the Executive Branch to visitors and Congress to the home team, with SCOTUS as officials. Rabin’s SCOTUScare Act of 2015 is depicted as a protest at the umpire.
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The Science of Happiness Prompts Shared Joyful Habits
Jane Howard Lee writes on happiness and practical steps to boost well being. The piece cites researchers and real examples like Jackie and Helen to show that friendships, acts of kindness, sharing, exercise, calmness, and trying new things foster happiness while acknowledging health and life challenges.
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