Right to be ordinary family fuels gay marriage debate
A column argues that Brinton, a child of Nikki and Shelly Layser, embodies the civil rights push for same sex parenting. It recalls Supreme Court rulings, public opinion, and contrasts with abortion debates while urging full recognition of loving families. Steve and Cokie Roberts can be contacted by email.
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My top 10 resolutions for the new Congress Part 2
Column outlines five more resolutions for the 114th Congress urging action on executive power and ObamaCare repeal, federalism, debt reduction, and tax reform. The author condemns Obama foreign policy and calls for stronger border control and lawful immigration, arguing demographic projections warn of crises.
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Obama promises tax hikes and handouts to fund college
Editorial denounces President Obama for proposing higher taxes on the rich to fund free college child care and other benefits while warning of rising debt and weak real recovery. It argues labor force participation declines threaten Social Security and warns against relying on wealth taxes to spur growth. REPRINTED FROM THE COLORADO SPRINGS GAZETTE.
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Addiction risk from powerful painkillers is usually low
Reader asks about prescription opioids for back pain and how to prevent addiction. The article explains opioids and receptors, notes variably controversial long term use, and states the overall addiction risk in chronic pain is low though higher risk exists for those with personal or family histories of substance abuse or mental illness.
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