Orange Uprising highlights Wendy Davis filibuster impact
A guest column argues Wendy Davis sparked a statewide and national pro choice uprising. It credits Planned Parenthood NARAL Annie's List and volunteer Texans for mobilizing support, extolling the coalition behind her filibuster and the broader movement for reproductive rights.
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Constitution Minute Promotes Weekly Constitutional Reading
An editorial urges readers to study the United States Constitution highlighting its clarity and enduring authority. It stresses that citizens should form opinions on constitutional rulings and promotes weekly publication of a Constitution excerpt to enhance literacy and empower readers as masters of their destiny.
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Right to speedy public trial under Amendment VI 1791
The text states that in all criminal prosecutions the accused shall enjoy a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury from the state and district where the crime was committed, be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation, confront witnesses, obtain witnesses in defense, and have the assistance of counsel.
Editorial on the Sixth Amendment and speedy trials
The piece stresses the Sixth Amendment as a core constitutional shield granting the right to a speedy and public trial. It warns that without timely proceedings officials could jail the accused on fabricated charges, recalling past experiences of unjust secret or prolonged trials.
Privacy Betrayed by Surveillance State Critique
William A Collins argues that governments extend spying under FISA and 1978 safeguards while expanding public cameras GPS and phone monitoring. He warns Fourth Amendment protections erode with secret courts and uncheckable data, urging vigilance from Veterans For Peace and readers.
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