Correcting the Revolution Myths in a History Text
A columnist laments errors in a World War II and American Revolution chapter, correcting misattributions about figures such as Paine, Adams, Jefferson, Hancock, and Washington. The piece teases modern slang insertions and pop culture references that distort historic events and quotes.
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National Employee Freedom Week Highlights Workplace Rights
Reprint from the Colorado Springs Gazette explains the right to join or not join unions, the annual dues refund hurdles, and how federal law leaves unions to inform workers of opt-out rights. It notes NRTWLF backing, ongoing court cases, and a site employeefreedomweek com offering state by state guidance.
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Lawmakers stay for another special session
Gov. Perry ordered a second Texas Legislature special session to begin July 1 with three agenda items: regulate abortion procedures and providers, fund transportation infrastructure, and impose life with parole for a capital felony by a 17-year-old.
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Beware of Barbecued Bugs Letter to the Editor
A reader warns of food poisoning from E coli and Salmonella in grilled hamburgers and hot dogs and endorses veggie burgers and soy dogs as safer, cholesterol free alternatives. The piece notes high heat can create cancer compounds and promotes plant based meats as a Independence Day option for families.
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