In Our View Sleazy use of science in debates
An opinion piece argues that sensationalist science reports, including CDC overestimating obesity deaths, distort public perception and fund political agendas. It contends advocacy science is common, officials should be held accountable, and the CDC errors threaten trust in research and policy.
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Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Journal of the American Medical Association
CDC
U.S
Sai Dixie E. Snider
Odessa American Publisher Emeritus Quote On Freedom
A 1988 Odessa American piece quotes Publisher Emeritus Ken Brodnax and Bill Salter on freedom, urging readers to internalize self-control as the cornerstone of liberty and personal development, framing freedom as a God given gift rather than a political grant.
Warning labels for fatty foods raise debate on addiction claims
A GWU professor argues high calorie foods may trigger addictive brain responses and warrants warnings. Critics counter by stressing self control and the limits of brain-imaging analogies to drugs, noting addiction varies and moderation is possible.
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John Banzhaf
Banzhaf
George Washington University
Banzhai
Psychology Today
National Institute On Drug Abuse
Sam Brownback
R-Kan
Judith Reisman
California Protective Parents Association
Reisman
Christmas boycott misses point in Fort Worth column
Linda Campbell critiques a satirical e mail urging a Macy’s boycott over Merry Christmas displays. The piece argues restoring Christmas signage won’t curb crass commercialism and urges reflection on the true meaning of the season citing Gospel of Luke and broader hopes for peace.
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Linda Campbell
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Onion
Committee To Save Merry Christmas Today
Macy's
Federated Department
Federated
the Mall
David
Christ the Lord
Odessa Pilot Club Hosts 20th Community Christmas Tree
The Odessa Pilot Club conducts its 20th Community Christmas Tree to raise funds for the Permian Basin Center. The note invites readers to share opinions on current topics via email, signaling a mix of community activity and public input.
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Odessa Pilot Club
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Oenea
Intern
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Freedom.com
Patrick Canty
Ken Brodnax
Bill Salter
Iohn Kerr
Gary Brookins
Broan
Zamorano
Permian Basin
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