Voter ID ruling fuels Kansas debate on voting law
The U S Supreme Court upheld Indiana’s photo ID requirement 6 3 fueling Kansas lawmakers led by Sen Tim Huelskamp to push a similar measure. Critics argue such IDs disenfranchise the poor and minorities while there is no proven fraud to justify the barrier. The League of Women Voters cautions ID rules hinder turnout and calls for voter education and access.
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Telegram requests signed letters with contact details
The Telegram invites letters to the editor to be signed and include the writer’s address and phone number. All letters will be confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel and length. Thank you letters should be general in nature and form letters, poems, consumer complaints, or business testimonials will not be printed.
First Amendment text as to religious freedom and rights
The First Amendment limits Congress by prohibiting an establishment of religion or the free exercise thereof. It protects freedom of speech and the press, and the right of the people to assemble peacefully and to petition the government for redress of grievances.
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Wright stirs controversy at National Press Club speech
Kathleen Parker reports on Reverend Jeremiah Wright's Monday performance at the National Press Club. Wright criticized white Americans, defended his past statements about AIDS, and sparked debate about his influence on Barack Obama. The piece notes Wright's long career, his patriotism, and his taste for public attention while weighing potential impact on the Obama campaign.
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Problems of the Nation Reflected in Party Rules and Politicians
The piece argues that proportional delegate rules hurt the Democrats by delaying a clear nomination and elevating superdelegates, predicts a rift, and questions voter attitudes toward African American or female candidates. It also condemns Bush era leadership, mocks McCain against Obama or Clinton, and calls out lawyers and legal costs as a broader societal safety issue.
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Glass half full amid Bush gloom and rising fuel fears
The author argues high oil prices will spur conservation and vegan trends while warning of recession and reduced tax support for transit. He critiques Bush policies on Iraq oil, Amtrak subsidies, and highway funding, predicting market forces will push behavioral changes though the economy may worsen. Contacts: Donald Kaul. Distributed by MinutemanMedia.org.
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