Kansas education under attack as teachers flee and funding shrinks
An editorial argues Kansas faces funding cuts and ideological pushes from ultraconservatives that jeopardize public schools. It warns against criminalizing teachers for using curriculum deemed harmful and urges voters to support lawmakers who defend public education and attract teachers in a tight labor market.
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Sam Brownback
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Quote on Public Employees Retirement System impact
Kansas public employees retirement system debate draws online reaction selected by GCTelegram editors. USD 363 Superintendent Jean Rush warns block grant plan could shift funding and affect capital outlay and supplemental general funds while general fund remains stable.
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Letters To The Telegram Editor Policy
The Telegram outlines letter submission rules including required signature address and phone number and editorial confirmation. Letters must be 500 words or less and subject to editing for libel and length. Thank-you letters should be general. form letters poems and testimonials will not be printed.
Return of the Clinton scandals grimly echo Hillary era politics
A critical overview argues the Clinton email controversy plus foreign donations to the Clinton Foundation reveal a pattern of ethical bending. It portrays Hillary and Bill Clinton as employing flexible standards, with references to private servers, record-keeping, and transparency debates, casting a long-term challenge for Democratic messaging.
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Giuliani’s remarks spark GOP leadership debate in 21st century
Joe Gandelman assesses Rudy Giuliani’s controversial Obama comments and the fallout shaping the GOP. He notes Giuliani’s 9/11 leadership image contrasted with a later split from centrism, while polling shows Republican distrust of Obama’s patriotism. The piece critiques modern conservative rhetoric and calls Giuliani “America’s Hack.”
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Barack Obama
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Vietnam
Janet Shaw
Hinterland Express
Views on Spending in Kansas Stirs Editorial Debate
Dave Trabert of Kansas Policy Institute argues the Garden City Telegram miscasts fiscal blame as he critiques Gov. Brownback and lawmakers over tax reform. He contends Kansas faces a spending problem, calls for reduced service costs, and criticizes the Telegram for favoring big government and taxes.
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Garden City Buffs Wrestling Earns Praise for Great Sportsmanship
A note commends the Garden City wrestling team and coach Prieto for an impressive weekend victory. The letter highlights respectful conduct by Garden City wrestlers, dignity in defeat, and values instilled by the coach. Damon Parker of Washburn Rural High School endorses the program as a model for the wrestling community.
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