Protect liberty and oppose bigotry in Texas response to Garland
Texans face a choice between free speech and respect for religion after Garland. Gov. Abbott and Lt. Gov. Patrick defend First Amendment rights while urging civil discourse and denouncing bigotry. Muslim groups condemn the attack, stressing violence cannot justify anti-Islam sentiment or the demonization of a faith.
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Mendoza thanks supporters after Lee College race setback
Joseph D. Mendoza expresses gratitude to friends for support during the Lee College regents campaign. He reflects on the race, notes voters spoke, and thanks The Sun for printing letters including one filed to highlight an anomaly.
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Second Amendment still relevant in gun debate says Baytown reader
Bert Marshall argues for preserving the right to bear arms citing personal history with firearms and a distrust of gun control. He critiques media figures and political parties, asserts criminals obtain guns via theft or fences, and warns against disarming America while reflecting on his own experiences and a militia founding intent.
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135th day of 2015 marks historic anniversaries
On this date in 1776 Virginia endorsed American independence from Britain. In 1862 Lincoln signed an act creating the Department of Agriculture. In 1911 Standard Oil was ruled a monopoly and ordered broken up. In 1940 the first McDonald’s opened in San Bernardino. In 1963 L Gordon Cooper launched Faith 7 on the final Project Mercury flight.
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Today in History Highlights and Key Events
In 1970 during Jackson State protests two Black students were killed as police opened fire. In 1972 George Wallace was shot and paralyzed while campaigning. In 2000 the Supreme Court struck down part of the Violence Against Women Act. In 2010 Star Wars premiered in Cannes. in 2011 Obama dedicated the 9/11 Memorial. Thoughts by Emily Dickinson.
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