Editorial: Finney County races shape state leadership
Our View notes ultraconservative efforts to seize control of the Kansas Legislature threaten moderates led by Gov. Brownback. It highlights Senate and House contests in Garden City and surrounding districts, plus Finney County races for commissioner and attorney. The piece urges voter turnout and candidate forums at the Finney County Fairgrounds, calling for informed participation.
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Kansas
Sam Brownback
Senate
Steve Morris
Hugoton
Morris
Larry Powell
Garden City
John Doll
Reynaldo Mesa
Mesa
Russ Jennings
Randy Hayzlett
Randy
Gary
Brownback
Finney County Fairgrounds
Duane Drees
Troy Unruh
Patsy Fort
Finney County
Don Doll
Tamara Hicks
Susan Richmeier
Brian Sherwood
Gctelegram.com
Quotes touch on student messaging and fair skills
A reader comment on GCTelegram.com warns about teachers using Facebook with students amid a district policy story on cell phone and electronic media use. Finney County Fair Secretary Sherri Suderman highlights 4-H exhibits and public speaking benefits shown on opening day of the county fair.
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National grace and disgrace amid Aurora massacre responses
The piece weighs United versus divided reactions to the Aurora shootings. It praises Barack Obama and Mitt Romney for compassionate acts, while criticizing Congressman Louie Gohmert for extremism and a Bachmann-led letter targeting Huma Abedin, highlighting political missteps amid national tragedy.
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Barack Obama
Mitt Romney
Louie Gohmert
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Huma Abedin
Commentary on gun culture after political attacks and mass shootings
Emmy Award winning reporter Bob Franken critiques U S leaders and lawmakers for inaction after Aurora Gabby Giffords Trayvon Martin and other gun violence incidents He condemns NRA influence and Stand Your Ground laws urging stricter gun restrictions and safer policing amid political turmoil distributed by King Features Syndicate Inc
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Trayvon Martin
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Bob Franken
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White House
King Features Syndicate Inc
Penn State removes Joe Paterno statue amid Sandusky scandal
The Penn State board removed the 900 pound Paterno statue after a Freeh report criticized university leaders for ignoring Sandusky abuse. NCAA sanctions followed, including a $60 million fine, scholarship limits, and a bowl ban, while questions linger about program ethics and accountability.
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Paterno
JoePa
Sandusky
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Freeh
Mike McQueary
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Nittany Lions
Healing Mother Nature and the Call for Citizens Action
A critical reflection on environmental crises and the perceived failure of government and corporations to address pollution, habitat loss, climate change, and public health risks. It argues for persistent citizen activism as democracy’s safeguard and highlights the need for informed surrogate voices to defend nature.
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Occupy Wall Street
Mother Nature
William A. Collins Profile Former Norwalk Politician
A concise portrait of William A. Collins a columnist with roots as a former state representative and former mayor of Norwalk Connecticut. The piece notes his ongoing role with the OtherWords distribution network and his public service background.
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