Vaclav Havel and the Velvet Revolution Remembered
Vaclav Havel emerged as a central figure in Czechoslovakia's Velvet Revolution ending communist rule. He helped found Charter 77 and the Committee for the Defense of the Unjustly Prosecuted, endured imprisonment, led postwar democracy, and steered the Czech Republic through reforms after the dissolution of Czechoslovakia in 1993.
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Texas lawmakers contact info consolidated in one list
A compiled list provides federal and state official offices for Texas lawmakers. It includes US Representatives Mike Conaway Randy Neugebauer Francisco Canseco and Senators Cornyn Hutchison, plus state officials Tryon Lewis Tom Craddick Kel Seliger and Carlos Uresti, with office addresses phones and emails.
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Mike Conaway
Midland
Washington, D.C
Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
Conaway
House
U.S
Randy Neugebauer
Lubbock
Cannon House
Randy
Francisco ‘Quico’ R. Canseco
San Antonio
Longworth Hob
Washington
D.C
Canseco
John Cornyn
Hart Senate
Cornyn
Senate
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
Hutchison
Tryon Lewis
West 4Th Street
Austin
P.D
Tryon.lewis
State
Tom Craddick
Republican
Capitol
P.O
Tinyurl
Sen
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
E. University Blvd
P.O. Box
Senate State
Let Peace Begin With Me Promoting Freedom Aims
The text proclaims a dedication to informing readers so they can preserve freedom and inspire others to see its blessings. It argues freedom comes from self-control guided by moral principles like the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence and rejects anarchy as inconsistent with true liberty.
Random thoughts on politics and society from Lowell Thomas Sowell
A compact column-style critique by Thomas Sowell touching on electric cars coal power the 2012 Republican primaries morality politics the wall between church and state and the dangers of central planning. It contrasts historical examples with current debates arguing for self-reliance wealth creation and skepticism toward redistribution and big governance.
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Dennis Miller
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Ron Paul Goes Big Time In GOP Presidential Push
In Iowa polls Ron Paul leads or strongly competes as GOP voters shift among conservatives. The column argues Paul’s anti big government stance resonates, despite media skepticism and elite criticism, and warns of campaigns undermining voter choice if he wins.
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Iowa
Texas
GOP
Mitt Romney
Michele Bachmann
Rick Perry
Herman Cain
Newt
Paul
Thumbs Up to Performers in Moscow Ballet Show
Odessa American invites reader letters praising the Moscow Ballet performers in Monday’s show and welcomes opinions on current topics. Email onletters opna.com and note thumbs nomination.
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