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ZACH Theatre’s ‘The Great Society’ Lectures More Than it Entertains

By sticking too close to history, Robert Schenkkan gives LBJ a pass.

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Four pieces published in the Observer in 1964 that reflect that pivotal year

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Molly Ivins on School Vouchers (1997)

Another bad idea whose time has come in the Texas Legislature is upon us. It's time to revive my old proposal that Texas be made into a national laboratory for bad government. Having a bad idea in your state? Come to Texas and see how it works out in practice.

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