Texas fights gay marriage as tide shifts nationwide
The Texas Legislature, led by Rep. Cecil Bell, pushes a bill to bar officials from recognizing same sex marriage, aiming to keep the issue from courts and provoke national backlash. Polls show growing support for gay marriage as state and national attitudes shift. Houston Chronicle reports.
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Rep Tom Craddick Midland contact: CAP 1W.09 Capitol Austin TX 78768. phone 512-463-0500. Rep Brooks Landgraf Odessa office 119 West 4th St Suite 206 Odessa TX 79761. phone 432-332-0937. fax 432-332-0394. Austin office 1.312 Capitol Extension P.O. Box 2910 Austin TX 78768. phone 512-463-0546. fax 512-463-8067. Email brooks.landgraf@house.state.tx.us. Sen Kel Seliger Amarillo 4840 E University Blvd Suite 205 Odessa TX 79762 or P.O. Box 9155 Austin TX 79105. phone 432-550-7476 or 806-374-8994. email www.senate.state.tx.us/751/senate/members/dist31/dist31.htm.
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Sanity returns as NSA surplus privacy fights endure
In this commentary the author argues that after Patriot Act excesses and Snowden revelations, American leaders overreached in security. Courts challenge bulk phone records, while lawmakers debate curbing access and preserving civil liberties amid ongoing terrorism fears. The piece notes bipartisan support and stubborn hardliners.
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Rebranding Hillary Clinton and the Clinton Hatred Debate
Estrich argues that the New York Times poll on Hillary Clinton’s private email issue shows little change in her unfavorability. She notes the public’s focus on privacy, branding is tough, and that defeating Clinton hinges on persuading undecided voters, not challenging entrenched detractors.
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