Political pandering on curriculum in Spring Hill ISD
The article denounces Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst for pressuring Spring Hill ISD over its curriculum and accuses him of political pandering. It notes local parents oppose the approach, cites CSCOPE controversy, and argues officials should handle curriculum locally without state meddling. It also criticizes the campaign trail tactic as political theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Hill Isd
David Dewhurst
Longview
Dewhurst
Gregg County Forum
Wes Jones
Spring Hill
Austin
Dan Patrick
Texas
Patrick
Gregg County
Jones
Lawmakers and officials contact lists for Texas representatives
A compiled directory lists U S Representatives Mike Conaway Pete Gallego and Senators John Cornyn Ted Cruz with Midland Odessa and Austin offices and contact details. It also lists State officials Tryon Lewis and Kel Seliger with their Odessa Midland and Austin offices and phone numbers and emails.
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U.S
Mike Conaway
Republican
Midland
Rayburn House
Washington
D.C
Odessa
Eighth St
Desta Drive
Conaway
House
Pete Gallego
Cannon House
Gallego
John Cornyn
Hart Senate
Cornyn
Senate
Ted Cruz
Dirksen Senate
Washington, D.C
Cruz.senate.gov
Tryon Lewis
West 4Th St
Austin
Capitol Extension
P.O
Tryon.lewis
State
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
University
Texas
Let peace begin with me editor quote win
The piece presents Laura Dennis, winner of the 1988 Pulitzer Prize, with an editor’s quote urging readers to promote and preserve freedom. It frames freedom as self-control aligned with moral guides and the Declaration of Independence, stressing personal responsibility over political grants.
Outdated energy policy under modern reality debate
Marita Noon argues green energy subsidies were built on a 1970s oil crisis premise and now mismatch today’s energy reality. The piece notes EPA ethanol blend reductions, Arizona ACC solar fee shifts, and wind PTC extensions, urging Congress to end dated subsidies and align policy with current production and consumption trends.
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The
Wall Street Journal
America
EPA
Arizona Corporation Commission
ACC
ACC Solar
Congress
Why Medicaid Exists A Doctor Critiques Obamacare in NJ
Dr Alieta Eck argues Medicaid expansion breeds bureaucracy and access problems. She cites Oct 2020 application spikes, unpaid prescriptions, and inability of Medicaid patients to find doctors or pharmacies. She promotes direct care, high deductible insurance, and charitable clinics as alternatives.
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Star Ledger
Zarephath Health Center
New Jersey
Obama
Alieta Eck, MD
Piscataway
Thumbs Up From Volunteers At West Texas Food Bank
Odessa American notes appreciation for young volunteers filling food boxes at the West Texas Food Bank. Reader opinions are invited via email to onletters oapa.com, with thumbs nominations welcomed for current topics.
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West Texas Food Bank
Oapa
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Laura Dennis
Aimaserma
Patrick Canty
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Marita Noon
Energy Makes America Great Inc
Responsibleenergy.org
Rep
Mike Pompeo
R-Kan
John Branch
Alieta Eck, M.D
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