Teens Prove Worth Through Community Service Efforts
An editorial urges recognition of positive teen contributions highlighting a Moore Oklahoma tornado relief benefit concert by Garden City youth that raised over 2500 dollars and plans to deliver funds and help with cleanup. It praises involvement in Neighborhood Improvement Project Buff Projects 4 H scouts and church groups as lessons in citizenship and future leadership.
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Front Door Gallery Exhibit At Finney County Museum
Shirley Creeden, motorcyclist and photographer, discusses her passion and travel back roads for finding new pictures in today's Finney County Historical Museum feature. The piece also cites readers reacting to a Kansas tax plan editorial on GCTelegram.com.
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Shirley Creeden
Finney County Historical Museum
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Alito's courtroom antics draw attention at high court
Washington Post columnist notes Samuel Alito repeatedly uses eye rolling and head shaking toward colleagues during opinions and dissents. He contrasts with justices like Scalia Roberts and Kagan reflecting a mix of humor and accessibility while Ginsburg urges congressional action on court interpretations.
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Bipartisan consensus elusive amid budget and reform debates
Emmy Award winning reporter Bob Franken condemns gridlock as Congress staggers from farm bill fights to immigration reform, blaming both parties and voter apathy. He argues for a public shift to set priorities and fund only essential programs, warning democracy hinges on informed citizen participation.
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Racial preferences in U S higher education debate
The piece argues racial preferences in university admissions are harmful and undermined by secrecy and misalignment with real goals. It cites Justice Kennedy, advocates of scrutiny, and the book Mismatch by Sander and Taylor, noting adverse outcomes for minority students and calls for merit-based reform.
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Stuart Taylor Jr
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New York Times
University of California
David Leonhardt
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