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"Both of them — and the nation at large — deserve a process designed to get at the truth. Even if that takes more than a day." mystatesman.com/news/opinion/e…
"The suggested streamlining, which by definition would necessitate omitting some important figures from the curriculum, has drawn national attention and much misguided criticism," writes @donnabahorich mystatesman.com/news/opinion/c…
"Such accountability measures are essential, because simply outlawing bad behavior doesn’t eliminate it." mystatesman.com/news/opinion/e…
"Ask him: Are you Anonymous? Then ask a whole lot more." mystatesman.com/news/opinion/y…
"Why should Congress make it almost impossible for startups in Texas or elsewhere to compete in the music world with Silicon Valley?" writes Ron Paul. mystatesman.com/news/opinion/c…
"Every dollar invested in child care yields a return to government tills of $7 by age 21 and $16 by age 40." mystatesman.com/news/opinion/c…
Surveys show younger whites are less likely to express racial stereotypes than older whites. Some researchers disagree. mystatesman.com/news/analysis-…
"We are at a point in our history where U.S. citizens with Latino last names are being asked to prove their American-ness." mystatesman.com/news/opinion/i…
"We need light shining on the workings of our government." mystatesman.com/news/opinion/c…
"Here comes Paxton with a gasoline can and a match." mystatesman.com/news/opinion/e…
"How do we capitalize on another’s dissonance as a tool for persuasion?" mystatesman.com/news/opinion/c…
"Now, what does the Trump administration appear to be requesting? More time — and more detainees." mystatesman.com/news/opinion/y…
"It’s hard to apply one-size-fits-all justice to charges where the circumstances are varied and messy." mystatesman.com/news/opinion/g…
"Unlike tornadoes ... hurricanes are perversely egalitarian." mystatesman.com/news/opinion/a…
"As a business professor, I find myself wondering how this might play out in the highest ranks of a public corporation." mystatesman.com/news/opinion/i…
"It can correct the distorted, politicized history the 2010 board wove into the current standards." mystatesman.com/news/opinion/c…
"Ending prison rape is going to take more than just legislation." mystatesman.com/news/opinion/c…
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