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To Comfort The Afflicted And Afflict The Comfortable

Sunday, December 22, 2024

Observercast

Letting States Make Policy

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BY FROMA HARROP Majorities in liberal states often back policies that most folks in conservative states abhor – and vice versa. The difficulty of reaching accord among warring but heartfelt views partly explains Washington’s paralysis. But note this: New York recently legalized gay marriage without having to consult with Tennessee, Nebraska and Idaho. Alabama limited […]

Arnold Hamilton
Arnold Hamilton
Arnold Hamilton became editor of The Observer in September 2006. Previously, he served nearly two decades as the Dallas Morning News’ Oklahoma Bureau chief. He also covered government and politics for the San Jose Mercury News, the Dallas Times Herald, the Tulsa Tribune and the Oklahoma Journal.