Texas abortion restrictions deserve strict judicial scrutiny
The Texas 2013 law imposes onerous facility and practitioner rules aimed at limiting abortion access. The 5th Circuit upheld the law, denying that it created a substantial obstacle for women, including nearly a million Texans living over 150 miles from a clinic. The piece argues the ruling ignores real barriers faced by poor and marginalized women and warns the Supreme Court not to let it stand.
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Rio Grande Valley
Pluto’s moons defy norms amid new planetary questions
Pluto, downgraded to a dwarf planet, hosts five unusual moons Nix Hydra Styx Kerberos and a large moon Charon in a near binary arrangement. These bodies rotate chaotically, defying typical moon behavior as NASA's New Horizons prepares for a mid July flyby to shed light on Pluto’s true nature.
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Should media reveal concealed gun permit holders
A reader questions why reporters should publish permit holder details and warns of safety risks. The letter cites past examples in Ohio and New York and asks for the public benefit of such disclosures while contrasting with concerns for safety and privacy. A Lorain Schools superintendent candidate opinion urges promoting from within, backing David Hall. The writer also critiques basketball playoff officiating and proposes extreme safety gear.
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Andy Young
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Doug Clifton
Lorain
David Hall
Hall
Graham's late abortion ban idea misses the mark
The piece argues Senator Lindsey Graham overreaches with a five month abortion ban, noting it covers under 1.5 percent of cases and ignores broader contraception access that would more effectively cut abortions. It cites experts, state trends, and calls for over the counter birth control to reduce abortion rates.
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