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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 2003

Page

4

Editorial Roundup From Texas Newspapers

A compilation of Texas editorials collected by the Associated Press offers diverse perspectives on state politics policy and public affairs from leading newspapers across the region. It reflects debates on governance judiciary fiscal matters and social issues shaping Texas public discourse.

Texas The Associated Press

Supreme Court strikes down Texas same sex privacy ban

In a 6-3 decision Justice Kennedy writes that the Texas law banning deviates sexual intercourse between adults in private violates constitutional privacy. The Lawrence v. Texas ruling affirms liberty in the home, but does not decide on gay marriage. Austin American Statesman.

U.S. Supreme Court Texas Anthony Kennedy Lawrence Houston Kennedy Austin American-Statesman

Latinos Grow as Largest U.S. Minority Group

Census data show Latinos at 38.8 million in July 2002, surpassing African Americans at 38.3 million to become the nation’s largest minority. The piece notes rapid growth, potential political shifts, and San Antonio as a model for future demographic and economic trends in a changing America.

Census Bureau San Antonio Texas Harry Pachon Tomas Rivera Pachon Richard Rodriguez South

Public Forum Mail Instructions for Odessa OA

Public Forum item lists contact details for Odessa area readers. It provides a postal address P O Box 2952 Odessa Texas 79760 and a fax number 915 333 7742 for comments. It also mentions an online submission route via onletters link.freedom.com.

Public Forum Odessa P.O Link Freedom

Is Lynch a modern myth and women in combat debated

Monna Charen questions the fame of Jessica Lynch and the myth around her rescue. The column contrasts US press coverage, political motives, and shifting attitudes toward women in combat, noting improved legal gains but lingering skepticism about wartime narratives and gender roles.

Clinton Iraq Gulf War Jessica Lynch U.S Washington Post Pentagon Lynch York West Germany Post Michael Getler Amazon Charon Reagan White House

Denied benefits myth hurts black progress, Prager argues

Dennis Prager, syndicated radio host from Los Angeles, argues liberals and the Democratic Party harm blacks through affirmative action. He asserts the policy damages black achievement, fuels race myths, and undermines self-reliance, labeling affirmative action as race-based welfare and calling for a shift to evaluating individuals by achievement rather than color.

Liberalism Democratic Party Supreme Court Ku Klux Klan America Los Angeles

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Editorial Meen Ana Oder Patrick Canty Joan Kerr Ken Broona But Salter Puslisher Mona Charen Army Casaandra Grant Grant San Antonio Express- News Middle East United States Georgia Dennis Prager Killmore Bruce Tinsley Lallard
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