Statesman Viewpoints

The views from the Austin American-Statesman's Opinion pages, updated by @lopezricardojr

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"Simply put, when the Endangered Species Act arrived, species revived." https://t.co/G9S0Q8SZg3

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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." https://t.co/zi2erKHda0

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"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 https://t.co/w97v6szG15

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"Such accountability measures are essential, because simply outlawing bad behavior doesn’t eliminate it." https://t.co/OfK6CJPvDl

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"Ask him: Are you Anonymous? Then ask a whole lot more." https://t.co/lsfqhqXBUv

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"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. https://t.co/HDDL8HCv4Z

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"Every dollar invested in child care yields a return to government tills of $7 by age 21 and $16 by age 40." https://t.co/BO9ucprbSG

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Surveys show younger whites are less likely to express racial stereotypes than older whites. Some researchers disagree. https://t.co/3ZJ7CERfC8

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"We are at a point in our history where U.S. citizens with Latino last names are being asked to prove their American-ness." https://t.co/pkQYItaI4u

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ICYMI: https://t.co/vYt05aalyZ

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"We need light shining on the workings of our government." https://t.co/TanrFbsQyY

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"Here comes Paxton with a gasoline can and a match." https://t.co/vYt05aalyZ

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"How do we capitalize on another’s dissonance as a tool for persuasion?" https://t.co/ijxFQrvMjW

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"Now, what does the Trump administration appear to be requesting? More time — and more detainees." https://t.co/o6VLMgHtJs

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"It’s hard to apply one-size-fits-all justice to charges where the circumstances are varied and messy." https://t.co/T6gqaCUdOD

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"Unlike tornadoes ... hurricanes are perversely egalitarian." https://t.co/EUGXXfX3Fh

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"As a business professor, I find myself wondering how this might play out in the highest ranks of a public corporation." https://t.co/2pL0WSeyIN

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"It can correct the distorted, politicized history the 2010 board wove into the current standards." https://t.co/OAnI7hlmDM

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"Ending prison rape is going to take more than just legislation." https://t.co/vQxnNmSJnO

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"Not one of the nonprofits was from the African Diaspora," writes @APhillipsAAS https://t.co/NkofYpqy0V