Kansans urged to back statewide public smoking ban
Health care senators push for a statewide ban after Kansas cities like Garden City enacted local smoke free rules since 2007. Opponents warn against state overreach, but proponents cite health gains, lower costs, and equal protections for workers and patrons across all communities.
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Bush foresees Mideast peace treaty by end of presidency
President Bush tells Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas he believes a Gaza peace accord could be reached before Bush leaves office next January. He says a two state solution and changes to the status quo are essential and that the United States will help push for progress toward peace with Palestine.
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The First Amendment Text Emphasizes Key Liberties
The article presents the First Amendment clause prohibiting establishment of religion and protecting free exercise speech press assembly and petition. It outlines the core rights and the government’s duty to avoid infringing them, framing them as fundamental liberties in a constitutional context.
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Obama the fixer and the spell of hope in America
Kathleen Parker critiques the American fascination with Barack Obama framing him as a hopeful fix, not a policy solution. The piece questions leadership versus followership, the crowd hysteria, and the symbolic power of Obama’s rhetoric seen as uplifting yet potentially hollow. It notes his appeal as a unifying symbol and calls for sustained critical thinking beyond hope.
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Oil hits 100 price mark and oil politics critique
Kaul argues oil reached 100 a barrel and could surge to 120 with driving season while criticizing energy policy. He links high prices to Middle East wars, Bush administration, and consumer culture, calling for conservation despite public resistance and distributing via MinutemanMedia.org.
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Osama bin Laden
Middle East
Diminishing resources and the limits of growth
The text argues Earth holds finite resources and perpetual growth is a myth. It warns of a tipping point beyond which recovery is impossible, discusses food access during famines, and critiques corporate agribusiness, private ownership, and the burden on the public. It calls for wiser land use, water access, and smarter governance.
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