Huelskamp seeks re election in Kansas first district
U S Rep Tim Huelskamp confirms he will run again in Kansas 1st District covering western and central areas. Challenger filings include Wichita Democrat Bryan Whitney and Clyde Republican Alan LaPolice with others expected before the June 2 deadline.
Editorial call for new U S representative in 1st district
Readers are urged to comment on Tim Huelskamp’s performance and the district’s future representation. The piece accuses the Fowler Republican of extremist ideology and obstructionism and argues his removal from key committees has left Kansas without a voice on agriculture and budgeting. It asserts he dodges questions on Obamacare and questions who is best suited to replace him, Republican or Democrat.
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Quotes on Water and Leadership in Haskell County Basketball
Online reader comments respond to a Haskell County water battle story noting past lack of tailwater pits and widespread pumping. The edition also quotes Kamie Ethridge praising Shalee Lehning as a standout leader and dedicated mentor after Lehning's appointment as associate head coach for the Lady Bears.
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Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action drew civil rights critique
Marc Morial critiques the Schuette decision uphold of Michigan Prop 2 limiting race in admissions. Justice Sotomayor dissented, stressing race matters given historic inequality and minority access, while six justices affirmed. Distributed by Wow.Otherwords.org.
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Rudeness in America: pace of life and civility decline
Tom Purcell argues that Americans have grown ruder as life speeds up with technology and long commutes. He cites polls showing public perception of rising incivility, notes isolation at home, and cites Judith Martin Miss Manners on civility as essential to civilization and lawful behavior.
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Divide and anger at two tier justice in Taibbi book
Leonard Pitts reviews The Divide by Matt Taibbi, contrasting stories of welfare abuse and police brutality against billionaire fraudsters. Taibbi argues a two tier system favors the wealthy, with elites escaping jail while the rest face aggressive policing and fines to prop up a broken justice system.
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