Secretary Kobach seeks broader power to prosecute election fraud
Editorial argues Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach should not be allowed to personally prosecute election fraud. It contends his push is self serving, risks disenfranchisement of minorities, and ignores existing law enforcement, urging legislators to block the expansion of powers.
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Bell speaks at Garden City MLK Day observance
W Kamau Bell, socio political commentator, appeared as guest speaker for Garden City Community College’s annual Martin Luther King Jr Day observance. The event highlighted diversity in Congress, noting a roughly 79.8 percent white composition.
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The Telegram invites signed letters with address and phone, confirms before publication, edits for libel and length, and limits to 500 words. Thank you notes should be general. form letters, poems, consumer complaints, or business testimonials are not printed. Attn Editor 310 North Seventh Street Garden City Kansas 67846. Email editortelegram at teleman online copy.
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Year of the retreads ahead in 2016 campaign tone
Dana Milbank argues 2016 will be a retread election driven by name recognition and celebrity. He notes dynastic politics across parties from Bushes to Clintons, warns repeated runs drain ideas, and cites historical kinship advantages influencing fund-raising and victories.
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We Need More Good Humor In The World Today
Opinion piece argues humor eases stress and clarifies truth. It recalls Reagan’s use of jokes, praises learning to laugh at oneself, and notes Charlie Hebdo attack victims. Calls for more satire and free expression while condemning violence against journalists. The ending quips a political pocket joke.
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Romney backtracks and moonwalks through 2012 campaign
Bob Franken surveys Romney’s repeated reversals from pro-choice to pro-life and self description as severe conservative. The piece contrasts backtracking with other 2016 hopefuls and notes Obama’s maneuvering on the Keystone Pipeline amid environmental concerns and fracking quake studies.
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