Public library staffer defends talk on gay rights after court ruling
Bonnie Cuevas, a Shawnee County library employee and Kansas Unity and Pride Alliance board member, says discussing the Supreme Court ruling on anti sodomy laws did not create a hostile environment. Two supervisors privately advised her not to talk about it at work amid coworker complaints, while the library reaffirms neutrality and cautions on personal calls. The incident follows nationwide media emphasis on the ruling and debate over workplace speech policies.
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Shawnee County
Bonnie Cuevas
Kansas Unity and Pride Alliance Board
Cuevas
Supreme Court
War and disaster quotes clash in tumultuous events
Gen Abizaid labels Iraq conflict as low intensity but war. Noel Garredo recounts misidentifying a Santa Monica farmers market vehicle attack that killed nine and wounded up to forty five. Danish tourist Kenneth Bergen complains about Vatican dress rules as heat rises, reflecting global tension and public reactions.
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John Abizaid
U.S
Iraq
Noel Garredo
Los Angeles
Santa Monica
Calif
Kenneth Bergen
Vatican
Telegram editor contact details for reader feedback
The Telegram invites reader feedback via email fax or phone and provides mailing address Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City Kansas 67846 and extension numbers 201 276 6862 620 275 2704.
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N. Seventh St
Garden City
Religion and Free Speech Abbreviations in the Text
The excerpt cites protections from the First Amendment concerning religion free exercise speech press assembly and petition for redress of grievances, outlining fundamental rights and limits on governmental interference. The text emphasizes the core liberties guaranteed to individuals and their civic engagement without suppression or discrimination.
Europe’s farming culture shapes food policy and pride
Columnist Alan Guebert argues European farm practices and centuries-old food culture underpin strong defenses of traditional foods. He contrasts American fast food, shallow storage, and centralized supply with Europe’s village butchers, bakers, and strict quality legends. He notes EU labeling on GMOs and praises Europe’s enduring agricultural identity.
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McDonald's
Paris
Edinburgh
Europe
Marco Polo
Venice
China
European Union
European Parliament
John Wayne
Conserving water starts at home with simple changes
Meagan Greenberg urges mindful water use as a shared global responsibility. She outlines practical home steps to reduce consumption and pollution, from low flow fixtures to shorter showers and full loads, plus tips on safe products and DIY cleaners.
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New York City
Weight, law and willpower clash in fat debate
Kathleen Parker argues in a Dakota-like column that obesity fault lies with corporations and lawsuits, not just personal choice. She cites Colorado’s America on the Move program led by Lucille Johnson and criticizes Banzhaf and others plotting about junk food lawsuits, predicting juries favoring the overweight and favoring redemptive victims.
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Lucille Johnson
Denver
Johnson
Metro Denver
Black Church Initiative
Associated Press
Joseph B. Verrengia
John Franzhaf III
George Washington University
Heaven
Banzhaf
Boston
Tobacco
Colorado
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