Texas View There’s a better way to finance education
The Texas education funding crisis continues as lawsuits mount against the state. Legislature cut 5.3 billion from public schools while failing to fund 80,000 new students yearly, prompting districts to seek court relief since the 1989 Edgewood decision. Critics blame tax policy failures and rising accountability demands without funding, noting layoffs and tax-rate hikes to balance budgets.
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Let peace begin with me Patrick Canty at Pulitzer event
A note from 1988 Pulitzer winner Patrick Canty emphasizes personal freedom and self-control. The statement links freedom to moral guidance, citing the Coveting Commandment, the Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence as foundational truths.
Normandy Cemetery Visit Shapes American Pride
Estrich, USC professor and columnist, recalls a Normandy trip with his son. He notes many sites were closed due to weather, views the American cemetery with crosses and Stars of David, and honors soldiers who died at Omaha Beach. He cites refugees and Vichy era moral questions, praising the sacrifice that shaped liberty.
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Lord of the Flies Still Speaks to Modern Minds
Chandler argues Golding's novel remains relevant, depicting Ralph as noble, Jack as ruthless, and Piggy as reasonable. The piece asserts the book’s bleak view of human nature and the need for societal restraints to curb cruelty, urging rereading for contemporary readers.
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Odessa rodeo honors special needs performers
Odessa American praises a special rodeo for people with disabilities, inviting reader opinions on topical issues and requesting letters to the editor to share thoughts, including thumbs nominations.
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