Editorial urges easing nonviolent offenders from prison system
The editorial credits President Obama for criticizing the high cost and unequal impact of imprisoning nonviolent drug offenders and calls for keeping nonthreatening individuals out of jail. It cites local Saline County jail concerns of court-date failures and urges reforms to enable work, taxpaying, and family support while maintaining safeguards for violent offenders.
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NAACP
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Inquirer
Saline County
Kansas lawmakers back religion bill prompt debate online
Readers react to a Kansas religious freedom bill with calls to avoid imposing beliefs. Shannon Cotsoradis of Kansas Action for Children cites a stagnant budget and recession-era investment harming child well-being as Kids Count reports Kansas ranks unchanged on children's well being.
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Letter submission guidelines from The Telegram
The Telegram invites signed letters under 500 words with the writer's address and phone number. All letters are confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel and length. Thank you letters should be general. form letters or testimonials will not be printed. Address Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 6784.
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Obama Iran deal debate shows Congress sidelined
The piece argues President Obama bends the UN to influence Congress over the Iran nuclear agreement. It contends the UN Security Council vote binds Congress, Kerry pressures lawmakers, and the Corker bill seeks to force near two thirds to block the deal while Obama pursues a broad international consensus over U.S. legislative review.
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GOP debate over flags and satire splits the party stance
Stanley Crouch argues the Republican Party struggles with racist imagery and brash rhetoric from figures like Trump, Bundy, and Fox News. He notes how shifts sparked by Obama and Hillary Clinton era satire reveal deep cultural tensions in GOP white voter coalitions, and references Nikki Haley's distancing from extremism.
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Sean Hannity
Fox News
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Salon.com
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Joe Scarborough
Chris Matthews
Scarborough
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McCain
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America
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South Carolina
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Sherman
White House
Making the most of mealtime in today’s harried world
The article urges families to make dinner a special time for connection by turning off distractions, sharing daily activities, and marking milestones. It promotes involving children in planning and prep, stocking a varied pantry, and cooking together to foster togetherness and healthy eating amid busy schedules.
John Schlageck, Kansas Ag Commentator and Writer
John Schlageck is a leading commentator on agriculture and rural Kansas. Born and raised on a diversified farm in northwest ern Kansas, his writing reflects a lifetime of experience, knowledge and passion.
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