Supreme Court faces McDonald v. Chicago gun rights case
The court weighs whether Second Amendment protections apply to states and municipalities through the 14th Amendment. The decision could redefine incorporation methods, possibly using due process or privileges or immunities clauses, with broad implications beyond gun rights. The argument highlights the Heller ruling and its reach to state and local governments.
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Local Texas lawmakers contact list appears in article
The piece lists federal and state officials serving Midland Odessa and surrounding areas. It names Representatives Conaway Lewis Craddick and Senators Cornyn Hutchison Seliger with addresses phones and emails for district and state offices. The data reflects a regional government contact roundup.
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Let Peace Begin With Me Pulitzer Prize Note
The Odessa American dedicates a piece to Laura DeNis and Ken Brodnax noting values of freedom, self-control, and moral guidance. It asserts freedom as a divine gift, not a political grant, urging readers to promote and preserve liberty aligned with moral law.
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Jacob Sullum is identified as a senior editor in this byline and profile note, suggesting a prominent role at the publication. The fragment hints at a discussion of name recognition or editorial leadership within the staff context.
Mount Vernon Statement critics urge constitutional restraint
A close reading of the Mount Vernon Statement reveals conservatives tout limited government while backing federal action on morality. The piece argues that leaders like Ed Meese Tony Perkins and Wendy Wright misuse constitutional authority, advocating bans on porn abortion and gay marriage via federal power, undermining enumerated powers. Justice Thomas is cited on overreach warning that if Congress can regulate marijuana possession it could regulate nearly anything. The author questions whether constitutional conservatives can align with true constitutionalism.
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Book Titles Through Time Reflect Wit and Worth
A literary columnist reviews how book titles shape readers and sales. From Nora Ephron to Tolstoy, the piece muses on catchy, clear, and controversial names and cites classics like War and Peace and Crime and Punishment while pondering origins and editorial fate.
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Odessa American invites readers to share post election thumbs up
The Odessa American invites reader feedback on election results with a thumbs up for winners and welcomes positive or negative comments on current topics. Subscribers may mail ideas to the publication and note the thumbs nomination.
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