Frank and Paul push bills to legalize marijuana nationwide
In a surprising cross faction accord, U S Rep Barney Frank and Rep Ron Paul Texas announce co sponsored bills to legalize marijuana one to end federal penalties and another to shield medical marijuana in states that legalized it Frank frames the move as preserving freedom arguing prohibition fuels illegal markets and costs while marijuana offers medical benefit and less harm than some opioids He urges conservative lawmakers to back the plan despite longstanding anti drug stances
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Texas
Paul
William F. Buckley, Jr
National Review
Buckley
Federal lawmakers contact details list
A compressed directory lists U S Representatives Mike Conaway Randy Neugebauer and Ciro Rodriguez and Senators John Cornyn Kay Bailey Hutchison with their Washington D C and local office addresses phone lines and email links for constituent inquiries.
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Midland
Cannon House
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Odessa
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Lubbock
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San Antonio
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Hart Senate
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Senate
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Russell Senate
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Let peace begin with me editorial creed
A freedom focused editorial page asserts peace begins with individual self control and aligns liberty with moral guides. It emphasizes freedom as a divine gift, not political grant, urging readers to promote and preserve freedom and its blessings.
Gray area for guns by Jacob Sullum
A grey area for firearms policy explored by Jacob Sullum, senior editor for Reason magazine and a syndicated columnist. The piece weighs the complexities of gun rights versus public safety amidst evolving legal and cultural debates.
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Sullum
Reason Magazine
Sotomayor and the Second Amendment debate in gun rights
The article analyzes Sotomayor’s January 19th decision on New York’s nunchaku ban and historic Second Amendment precedents. It discusses incorporation via the 14th Amendment, how 19th century cases shaped limits on state power, and whether lower courts may apply the Second Amendment to the states before the Supreme Court clarifies. It notes gun groups’ reactions and the potential implications for future incorporation rulings.
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U.S. v. Cruikshank
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Heller
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7Th Circuit
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Summer company a thing of the past in rural hosting
Guest column by Charlena Chandler reflects on how summer “company” of city kids visiting rural homes has faded. The piece blends nostalgic anecdotes with modern expectations, noting hospitality shifts, changing communications, and the urge to both invite and protect children from old dangers. Chandler, retired teacher and author, writes from Dryden.
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Capistrano
Mary
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Susan
Chandler
Dryden
Midland RockHounds gain in Texas League race
Odessa American praises the Midland RockHounds for a tough push in the Texas League first half division race. Readers may send thumbs up or down opinions on current topics to onletters oada.com.
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Oada
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