Editorial Texas Views collection from Associated Press
A compilation of editorials from Texas newspapers by the Associated Press presents varied opinions on state politics policy and social issues. The selections reflect regional perspectives on governance civil rights and economic concerns shaping public discourse.
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Courts Should Set Race Based Admissions Rules
Policy experts argue the court should settle whether race or gender may factor in college admissions once and for all. The debate centers on a proposed amendment to a higher education spending bill and the implications for minority recruitment and scholarships.
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Texas
Dan Morales
Hopwood
Supreme Court
Congress
Debt-for-nature swaps gain House support and expands
Bipartisan support in the House backed a Portman sponsored bill by 356 to 61 on March 19 to incentivize developing nations to curb rainforest burning. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee advanced a companion bill, aiming to widen swaps beyond Latin America to Asia and Africa, linking debt relief with forest protection.
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Capitol Hill
U.S
House
Rob Portman
Ohio
Chamber
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Richard Lugar
R-Ind
Senate
Texas
Kay Hutchison
Phil Gramm
George Bush
U.S. Agency For International Development
Latin America
Caribbean
Asia
Africa
Clinton and His Enemies in a Faux Francais Vein
Joseph Sobran argues that Bill Clinton’s critics see him as a liar yet defend his political achievements. He links Clinton’s China export controls and illegal fundraising to his 1996 re election, contends Clinton harms allies, and predicts lasting damage to his reputation. Sobran notes Clinton’s defenders cling to party loyalty while questioning character. Sobran is an Arlington Virginia writer and former professor.
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Bill Clinton
China
Pentagon
Clinton
O.J. Simpson
Monica
White House
Hillary
Kenneth
Starr
VRWC
James Carville
Si Blumenthal
Lewinsky
Davy Crockett
Congress
Tennessee
Hell
Texas
William Barrett Travis
Travis
Santa Anna
Patriotism, sacrifice, and memory at the Alamo and beyond
Don Feder reflects on Memorial Day and the duty to honor fallen soldiers from the Alamo to World War II. He warns that eroding patriotism amid cynicism risks future sacrifice and recounts the line by Travis and the enduring call to defend country and heritage.
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Jim Bowie
San Juan Hill
Park Hill
Chateau- Thierry
War
Anti
Fredericksburg
Pacific Island
Dmz
Europe
Cemetery Ridge
Normandy
Germany
Stephen E. Ambrose
G.i.s
Nathan Hale
Jackson
Ork
America
Paul Hollander
Alamo
Travis
Lincoln
Feder
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