New York Soda Ban Blocked by Judge Highlights Nanny State Debate
A judge struck down New York City’s 16 ounce sugary drink cap, citing it as arbitrary and overreaching. The piece argues the nanny state approach harms personal responsibility, raises costs, and risks unintended consequences as government expands control over diet and health choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York City
Milton Tingling
Michael Bloomberg
Board of Health
Tingling
David R. Just
Cornell Center For Behavior Economics
Mr. Just
Lawmakers and Federal Officials Contact Details Listed
The excerpt lists contact addresses and phone numbers for U S Representative Mike Conaway of Midland and Odessa and their offices in Midland and Lubbock, along with Randy Neugebauer and Pete Gallego offices in Washington. It includes office addresses on Capitol Hill, local Odessa and Midland offices, phone and fax numbers, and emails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Mike Conaway
Republican
Midland
Rayburn House
Washington
D.C
Odessa
Eighth St
Desta Drive
Conaway
House
Randy Neugebauer
Lubbock
Longworth House
Fox
Randy
Pete Gallego
Cannon House
Washington, D.C
Gallego
Let Peace Begin With Me Promotes Freedom
Publisher Patrick Canty and Editor Laura Dennis celebrate a message of self control and freedom. The newspaper asserts freedom comes from God not politics, aligning with the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Drones and the legal process Estrich analysis
Professor Estrich, Robert Kingsley Professor of Law and Political Science at USC, combines law and policy insight in a syndicated column exploring how drone technology challenges courts and statutory frameworks. She assesses regulatory gaps, privacy concerns, and potential reform paths with practical implications for governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estrich
Robert Kingsley
University of Southern California Law Center
Rand Paul drone filibuster sparks constitutional doubt
Opinion piece argues Rand Paul pressed for constitutional limits on using weaponized drones against U.S. citizens on American soil. The author praises the call for due process, legal justification, and independent review, noting the administration’s answer but warning questions will persist and require robust procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rand Paul
Washington
Kentucky
United States
U.S
White House
Thumbs Up From OA Opinion on Email Letters
OA expresses approval of email submissions to oapa com while noting thumbs standards and nominal handling of letters. The message indicates a general support stance and directs readers to use email for comments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oapa
Moderate Muslim Not an Oxymoron
Stephen Chapman argues that Muslims in Europe and the United States are not inherently hostile to free societies. He cites mixed reactions to violence and prejudice, noting Muslims often condemn extremism and show restraint. The piece compares European incidents, surveys, and expert opinions to suggest Muslims are generally integrated and law abiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lars Hedegaard
Hedegaard
Denmark
Copenhagen
Afghanistan
New York Times
Berlin
Mohammed
Sudan
Germany
Middle East
Africa
Europe
Triangle Center On Terrorism and Homeland Security
Duke University
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
RTI International
United States
Daniel Pipes
Middle East Forum
Americas
Pipes
Dolly Parton
France
Doug Saunders
Texas
Saunders
Also Mentioned on This Page
National View
Nyc
P.O
LY Gerpak
Patrick Canty
Laura Dennis
AIM
Susan Estrich
Tinyurl.com
al-Qaida
Paul
Jeff Korterba
Chapman
Stephen Chapman
The
Chicago Tribune
Triangle Center of Terrorism
Homeland Security
Tcths Sanford
Duke.edu
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!