Texas chief justice presses reform of judicial selection
In the State of the Judiciary speech Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson urges lawmakers to amend Texas judicial selection from partisan elections to merit based, citing flaws in juvenile justice and representation for the poor. He proposes six year district and eight year appellate terms to reduce unpredictability and curb influence of high dollar contributions.
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Lawmakers and federal officials contact details listed
A compiled block lists Texas lawmakers and federal officials with office addresses in Washington and local offices. It includes U S Rep Mike Conaway Randy Neugebauer Francisco Canseco and Senators John Cornyn Kay Hutchison with phone numbers, district and Senate office locations and email links.
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Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannon House
Washington, D.C
Fox
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
Conaway
House
Randy Neugebauer
Lubbock
Washington
D.C
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Francisco ‘Quico’ R. Canseco
San Antonio
Longworth Hob
Canseco
John Cornyn
Hart Senate
Cornyn-Senate
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
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Let Peace Begin With Me by Laura Winner Pulitzer 1988
The piece presents a personal proclamation by Laura Winner on peace rooted in faith and freedom. It advocates self control as the path to human development and aligns moral guidance with religious and civic principles.
Mitch Daniels pot arrest contrasted with his policies
The piece cites Mitch Daniels, Indiana governor, once arrested for marijuana possession at Princeton, fined 350 dollars, while later advocating jail sentences for casual users. It notes the large contraband amount, potential charges, and historical New Jersey penalties, plus Daniels’ calls for reform and decriminalization. It also mentions rising U S marijuana arrests and comments by Bloomberg and Clinton.
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Michael Bloomberg
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George W. Bush
Is democracy viable and what shapes its fate
Essay by Lowell Thomas Sowell argues democracy cannot be imposed quickly or cheaply. It requires preconditions built over centuries, not just symbols, and past revolutions show that replacing rulers does not guarantee freedom. He cites Middle East context, literacy, Constitution, and responsible citizenship as crucial factors.
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