Kansas arts funding deserves renewed state support
The Kansas arts scene suffered when Gov. Brownback vetoed the Kansas Arts Commission budget in 2011, risking closures of community theaters and art shows and loss of NEA funding. While funding was later restored, reliance on private contributions remains uncertain. Proposals like an arts license plate and tax checkoffs could help but may not cover rural needs. Lawmakers should recognize arts as a quality of life and economic draw for Kansas, not a step backward.
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Kansas voting rights remark sparks online debate
An online commenter on GCTelegram.com claims Kansas voters are trampled for their own good after Gov Sam Brownback signs party switching restrictions. In another story, Robert DeLeon of Garden City is named campus director for Youthville, part of EmberHope, focusing on foster care and family support.
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Heritage panel urges marriage as fix for gender gap
Heritage Foundation scholars urge unmarried women to wed to close the political gender gap arguing feminism harms happiness. They advocate extending the marriage franchise, claim women need traditional roles, and critique Lean In while noting voting patterns show a marriage gap. Dialogue notes skeptical crowd and conservative messaging amid debate on feminism.
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Washington NFL name debate shifts to potential change
Bob Franken notes media focus on cable coverage of major stories and the Washington team name controversy. He highlights Dan Snyder's Native American foundation head Gary Edwards, past Secret Service ties, and skeptical fan views while Senate leader Harry Reid predicts a new name potentially within three years.
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Obama and pope discuss confession and leadership
In a satirical back‑and‑forth, Barack Obama confesses to the pope about political pressures and misstatements. The pontiff urges conscience, warns of national division, and suggests reform and unity as remedies, while Obama muses on retreat and collaboration with rivals. Tom Purcell signs off as the humor columnist.
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