Chavez defeat signals limits to his lasting rule
Our view notes Hugo Chavez faced a 51 to 49 rejection of his constitutional referendum, halting his bid for unlimited presidential terms. The vote complicates his socialist vision, weakens regional sway, and challenges claims of broad popular backing while urging cautious stance on Latin American trade as a counter to his influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo Chavez
Chavez
Venezuela
Ian Vasquez
Center For Global Liberty
Libertarian
Cato Institute
George W. Bush
CIA
Evo Morales
United States
Democratic Congress
Colombia
Let Peace Begin With Me Editorial Statement
A civic-minded note proclaims freedom as self-control blessed by God and grounded in moral guides like the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence. It urges readers to promote preserve freedom and encourage others to see its blessings.
Georgia sex offender bans struck down by high court
The Georgia Supreme Court voided the 1000 feet residence ban on sex offenders near schools churches and parks finding it violates the Fifth Amendment. The ruling limits enforcement while leaving work restrictions intact in a case brought by Anthony Mann who faced relocation after a daycare opened near his Clayton County home.
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Georgia
State House
Georgia Supreme Court
Anthony Mann
Clayton County
State Supreme Court
Mann
Iowa
Jerry Behn
R Boone
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Behn
Permian Football Feeder System and Rite of Passage
In Odessa training years, junior high fed Permian players through punishing off seasons and hard drills. The junior varsity and varsity black and white games marked a rite of passage as Dickson joined Permian with two a days, 6:30 a.m. practices, and a fierce culture. Dickson later built a career in narcotics enforcement in Plains.
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Richard Dickson
Permian
Gil Bartosh
John Wilkins
Odessa
Eddie Wolkski
Dickson
Yoakum County Criminal District Attorney’s Office
Plains
Odessa Pilot Club sponsors Community Christmas Tree
The Odessa American notes the Odessa Pilot Club’s ongoing sponsorship of the Community Christmas Tree and invites readers to send thumbs up or other opinions on current topics via email, indicating a thumbs nomination.
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Odessa Pilot Club
Freedom.com
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Bully
Odessa Americar
Freedom Communication
IHC
Patrick Canty
Publisher
Bill Salter
Laura Dennis
Ken Brodnax
Jacob Sullum
Sullum
Reason Magazine
Jurist
Law.pitt
John Branch
Stel
Coluar
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