Texas judges should move to nonpartisan merit appointments
The Austin American Statesman urges reform of Texas judicial selection to remove partisanship and curb campaign money. It advocates a bipartisan study panel ahead of 2015, considers an appointment retention model, and notes constitutional amendment hurdles and entrenched interests that resist change.
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Let peace begin with me editor column
Laura Dennis editor emphasizes freedom as a personal gift from God, urging readers to promote and preserve liberty through self-control. The piece ties freedom to moral guides like the Coveting Commandment, the Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence as the foundation for responsible self-government.
Sowell Senior Fellow at Hoover Institution Stanford
Thomas Sowell is identified as a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, noted in a fragment describing his role and syndicated status. The source presents an incomplete thought but confirms his affiliation with Stanford’s Hoover Institution.
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Random Thoughts on News and World Views
A collection of opinion snippets exploring weather politics religion rights and media. The author prods at partisanship environmentalism consumer culture and foreign policy while musing on knowledge aging and travel. Strong entities include Sowell tsowell com and Israel Iran noting debates over Darfur Iraq and open space subsidies.
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Thumbs Up For Local Christmas Show Groups In Odessa
The Odessa American endorses the OHS Broncha Legacy and Permian Black Magic members as they gear up for Christmas shows. Readers are invited to submit thumbs nominations by emailing onletters 0a0a.com.
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Thanksgiving Reflection by Estrich on Jolie Speech
The essay reflects on Angelina Jolie receiving the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award and the author Susan Estrich’s belief that a life of purpose comes from helping others. Estrich recalls Jolie’s refugee camp footage, her mother’s influence, and how gratitude and purpose guide personal happiness and responsibility during Thanksgiving and holidays.
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