Almanac May Twenty Sixth Highlights and History
The almanac notes 2010 is the 146th day of the year and spring’s 68th day. It recalls Civil War surrender in 1865 and Johnson impeachment in 1868 by one vote. It also lists Clinton 1994 trade policy shift and notable birthdays, a sports anecdote, a Dorothea Lange quote, and the moon phase between May 20 and May 27.
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Rand Paul under fire over civil rights and Gulf spill remarks
Column questions Rand Paul’s past claims on federal power against private discrimination and civil rights, his stance on the Civil Rights Act, and his Gulf of Mexico spill comments. It contrasts his libertarian views with Republican critiques and notes Sarah Palin and Michael Steele reactions.
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Skinny immigration path to cut through gridlock
Immigration reform could succeed with smaller steps. Bipartisan GOP support may hinge on legalized wins like the DREAM Act and a limited AgrOBS guest worker plan, paired with strict E-Verify and stronger border enforcement before midterms. Stewart J. Lawrence notes the need to start with modest progress.
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Texas Textbook Wars Continue As State Ed Board Adopts Revisions
Texas State Board of Education approved new social studies and history curricula amid partisan debate over America's identity and religious influence. The move shapes 4.8 million students for a decade, with math books unanimously approved. debates mirror national tensions as California delays purchases until 2014.
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Reflections on Vietnam and Blumenthal’s contested service
A veteran recalls fear of conscription, the shift to volunteer armies, and questions the morality of the Vietnam era. The piece critiques Richard Blumenthal for misrepresenting his service and argues the generation’s struggle over duty, truth, and national trust.
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