Public health approach urged to curb mass gun violence
Experts like Dr. Garen Wintemute and Dr. Stephen Hargarten argue for a science based public health study of gun violence to identify risk factors and develop prevention, rather than only pursuing policy battles. The discussion follows recent mass shootings and calls for proactive prevention.
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Local Officials and Lawmakers Contact Info Summary
Federal and state officials listed include U S Representative Mi Conaway Rep Tom Craddick and Sen John Corya. Addresses and phone numbers provided for district offices in Odessa Midland and Austin Texas with emails and office box details.
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Let Peace Begin With Me by Laura Dennis Editor
The piece titled Let peace begin with me by Laura Dennis celebrates liberty and self control as foundational to human development. It frames freedom as a divine gift, not a political grant, and anchors it to moral guides and the Declaration of Independence.
Death rites and speech rights collide in flag burning rulings
Supreme Court overturned Texas flag burning statute citing First Amendment protections. A federal bill to ban flag burning followed, later struck down. The Sanctity of Eternal Rest for Veterans Act faces similar constitutional challenges. Westboro Baptist protests near military funerals sparked debate over time place and manner restrictions and free speech limits. Chief Justice Roberts emphasized the need to protect controversial speech and noted bans may overstep.
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Karl Fleming remembered for courage and love in journalism
Susan Estrich praises Karl Fleming in a New York Times obituary. A veteran reporter who covered civil rights struggles, Watts, and klan rallies, he valued truth and storytelling. Estrich recalls their life together in LA, his devotion to family, and his enduring legacy of courage and love.
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Thumbs Up For OHS And Permian Cheerleaders Summer Prep
Odessa American notes praise for OHS and Permian cheerleaders who devote summer time to practice for upcoming school year events. Readers may submit thumbs nominations by emailing onletters 0a0a.com, with positive or negative views on current topics.
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