Open meetings act debate highlights gaps in Kansas lawmakers
Kansans seek transparency as legislators spar over KOMA rules at a primer. Senate President Susan Wagle defends public voting while critics argue that discussing public business outside formal meetings also counts as conducting business. The Topeka Capital-Journal.
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Garden City Quotes Highlight Downtown Vision Support
Editorial staff selects online comments from GCTelegram.com praising downtown Garden City master plan and Garden City Downtown Vision board. Remarks celebrate a hopeful future while noting a difficult leadership shift as Susan Escareno departs Spirit of the Plains CASA to lead Finney County United Way.
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Telegram letter submission policies and contact details
The Telegram invites signed letters to the editor limited to 500 words with the writer’s address and phone number. Letters may be edited for libel and length. General thank you notes and form letters are discouraged. Send to Attn Editor 310 N Seventh Garden City KS 67846 or via phone fax or email.
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Gun rights beliefs cross generational and racial lines
An opinion piece traces gun rights history from colonial limits to Black Panthers and Ronald Reagan, noting how support shifts with context. It cites Heller’s individual rights ruling, discusses background-check loopholes, and argues that limiting assault weapons or magazines could reduce casualties without solving all causes.
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Obama doubles down on austerity while Green New Deal gains ground
The piece argues Obama reverts to pro‑elite policies in his second term, expanding tax favors for the wealthy, cutting social safety nets, and raising Social Security taxes. It contrasts with 2012 Green Party performance and urges grassroots support for Medicare for All, climate action, and reduced military spending led by Jill Stein’s 2012 candidacy.
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Ultrasound and saving lives in the abortion debate
Cal Thomas argues that modern ultrasound empowers women facing abortion and links reduced gun violence to valuing unborn life. He cites Kristof on life being cheap, cites Guttmacher data on ultrasound mandates, and claims universal ultrasound could save millions by making pregnancy termination more informed.
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