Editorial on immigrant labor debate in Kansas triggers censure
The Kansas Legislature faces backlash after Rep. Valdenia Winn denounced a bill to repeal in-state tuition for some immigrants as racist and fear mongering. Nine lawmakers filed a complaint to censure her for offensive remarks, while the bill remains tabled.
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KPERS reform pushes new hires toward private sector
Online comments selected from GCTelegram.com react to Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer's Garden City visit and a draft Healthy Community Design Summit report. Shea Sinclair of the Western Kansas Community Foundation calls the walking audit and workshops relevant and insightful.
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Indiana RFRA debate spurs calls for equal protection and clarifies freedoms
Kathleen Parker weighs reactions to Indiana's RFRA law amid protests and corporate pressure. She notes the law's protections for religious belief, potential for discrimination in service refusals, and Pence's move to clarify that businesses cannot be compelled to deny services. Parker argues for mutual tolerance of religious conviction and sexual orientation while acknowledging complex legal and ethical tensions.
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The Poor Get Prison in Ferguson and Beyond
A DOJ study and NPR investigations reveal widespread criminalization of poverty across U.S. cities. Municipal fines, fees, and warrants target low income and minority residents, with civil asset forfeiture expanding revenue beyond misdemeanors and school discipline criminalizing poverty. Karen Dolan of the Institute for Policy Studies discusses the findings.
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Debunking Civil War myths as April 9 marks Lee surrender
A reflective piece notes the 150th anniversary of Appomattox ending the war, mocks the Lee surrender denial, and warns against revived sectional passions. It discusses sesquicentennial attention, Civil War reenactors, Reconstruction milestones, and the risk of lingering Southern pride amid broader national healing.
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