Justices at crossroads on rights and Roberts era course
Observers weigh whether the Roberts court will turn more assertive after the Citizens United decision. The piece discusses potential upcoming cases like McDonald v Chicago and the debate over second amendment incorporation, plus revived use of the privileges or immunities clause. It notes previous rulings, lower court splits, and views from legal scholars on potential shifts in constitutional interpretation.
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Supreme Court
Citizens United
Hillary
Hillary Clinton
Roberts Court
John Roberts
High Court
McDonald
Chicago
District of Columbia
Heller
Seventh U.S. Circuit
Ninth Circuit
Roger Pilon
Libertarian
Cato Institute
Louisiana
Let peace begin with me editorial pledge
A 1988 Pulitzer prize winner headline lauds freedom and self-control. Laura Dennis and Ken Brodnan editors state the newspaper’s mission to inform readers so they may preserve liberty and promote blessings, grounding faith in God and moral guidance.
A promise worth breaking by Jacob Shiedlim Sullum
Jacob Shiedlim Sullum, senior editor at Reason magazine, evaluates a commitment seen as fragile and examines its potential breach implications in political discourse and media reliability.
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Sullum
Reason Magazine
Obama health tax narrows gains but still seen as flawed
The piece argues Obama’s 40 percent excise tax on high cost employer health plans falls short of promises. It notes future impact on wages, coverage, and inflation, plus exemptions for government and union plans. Critics say it shifts costs and politics bluntly honors labor interests over public good.
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Obama
Senate
Joint Committee On Taxation
JCT
American Medical Association
Washington
John McCain
Charlena Chandler
Earth
Tiger
Michael Vick
A-Red
Rose
Bonds
McGwire
Ripken
Gehrig
Robinson
Atticus Finch
Brutus
Julius Caesar
King Arthur
Knights of the Round Table
Everyday heroes keep the trains running
Charlena Chandler argues that everyday workers and silent guardians sustain society. She cites teachers, nurses, foster parents, first responders, and military personnel as modern heroes, linking their steady service to moral courage and the ethic of service.
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Law Enforcement Office
Martin Luther
Anders
Chandler
Dryden
Community opinion page thumbs up to Carol Roberts
The Odessa American praises Carol Roberts, executive director of the UTPB fine arts center under construction, while inviting reader ideas for positive and negative comments via email and noting thumbs nominations.
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Carol Roberts
Spence
Utpb Fine Arts
Odessa
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Jacob Shiedlim
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