Kansas jobs picture under Brownback tax cuts remains bleak
The Kansas jobs market shows ongoing weakness with rising unemployment and a shrinking civilian labor force. Government data from May 2015 shows 4.4 percent unemployment, a drop from 4.5 percent in 2014, while the state gained only 6,500 jobs over the year. Compared to Missouri and Nebraska, Kansas trails in declines and growth. The piece argues Brownback’s supply-side approach has not spurred meaningful employment gains.
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Wheat Harvest in Finney County Sparks Farmer Hopes
Editorially selected online comments respond to a flood story and a local wheat harvest piece. Tyler Hands, a Finney County farmer, voices cautious optimism about the crop's promise this year while noting prior years of variable yields.
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Public discourse on abuse and identity in modern scandals
Tina Dupuy argues public reaction to the Duggars and Dolezals misses core abuse themes, urging recognition of victims and condemning parental protection of abusers. She contrasts family dynamics with Rachel Dolezals advocacy work and notes ongoing abuse allegations involving Joshua Dolezal.
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Pope Francis encyclical on climate faces scrutiny
Rich Lowry questions the popes environment document praising science while arguing it leans on alarmism and overlooks key economic and technological realities. He contends the churchs stance overstates apocalyptic climate rhetoric and underplays the progress of industrial development and capitalism.
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Step up battle against hackers and federal data breach
John Kiriakou argues the Justice Department overreaches while Chinese hackers target U S government data and mishandles cases from Nancy Black to John Yates. He notes OPM data breach affecting federal workers and calls for stronger protection of Americans.
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