Editorial roundup from Texas papers by Associated Press
A compilation of editorials from Texas newspapers gathered by the Associated Press offers a snapshot of state-wide perspectives on politics economic policy and social issues. The pieces reflect varied editorial stances and reflect regional debates across communities and institutions.
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Violence erupts after Sharon visit to sacred hilltop
Violence spikes in Israel and Palestinian territories after Ariel Sharon's Jerusalem hilltop visit, killing at least 51 and injuring over 1,000. Israeli officials accuse the Palestinian Authority, while concerns grow that the clash could derail talks and end the peace process.
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Israel
Palestinian Authority
Ariel Sharon
Likud
Jerusalem
Sharon
West Bank
Yasser Arafat
Arafat
Ehud Barak
East Jerusalem
Supreme Court opens new term with high stakes and retirements
The nine member court begins a new nine month term with few anticipated high profile social rulings. Analysts note potential retirements could yield multiple vacancies for the White House to fill. Voters are urged to consider presidential nominees’ judicial views ahead of elections.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Boy Scouts of America
White House
Supreme Court
Clinton
George W. Bush
al Gore
Bush
Antonin Scalia
Clarence Thomas
Gore
San Antonio Express-News
Public Forum in Odessa American contact details
Public Forum invitation details Odessa American readers can send comments by mail to Odessa TX PO Box 2952 Odessa 79760 or by fax to 915-333-7742 or via the Internet at onletters link.freedom.com for OA opinions.
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Gore Critique Highlights A Debater's Odd Habits
A conservative column mocks Vice President Al Gore's debating style with repeated sighs interruptions and facial gestures. It notes Gore's promises on Social Security a lock box, alleged code words on abortion, litmus tests for judges, gays in the military and taxes. The piece cites Coulter as a columnist and Human Events contributor.
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America
al Gore
Gore
Bush
Social Security
Supreme Court
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Bill Gates
George Bush
Coulter
Human Events
Armageddon in Israel: call for separation and mass exchange
Don Feder argues Israel must end the current cycle of violence with a peace plan that envisions full separation of Jews and Arabs and a mass population exchange. He cites Palestinian nationalism, Arab-Israeli violence, and political shifts as doom for a two-state approach, urging a wall and forced relocations. He notes Arafat's long planning and Clinton pressures as undermining Israeli gains.
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Israel
Yasser Arafat
New York Times
Avraham Burg
Labor Party
Knesset
Palestine
Clinton
Zion
West Bank
Ehud Barak
Arafat
East Jerusalem
Jerusalem
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