Kansans face choice as legislature seats are open
Editorial urges voters to act amid state financial turmoil and conservative policy. It notes moderates and Democrats challenge incumbents who backed Gov. Sam Brownback's agenda, asking if Kansans will participate to drive change in the upcoming election.
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Editorial argues change to party switch deadline in Kansas
The piece condemns a 2014 law that tightens party change deadlines ahead of the Aug. 2 primary, urging Democrats to switch to help moderate Republicans. It notes unaffiliated voters can switch at the polls, and calls for broader Kansan participation to counter ultraconservative control in state government.
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Comment Sparks Debate Over Radical Labels In Kansas Politics
An online reader reply from GCTelegram.com challenges labeling as radical amid Save Kansas efforts to unseat ultraconservative Kansas lawmakers. The editorial cites State Sen. Garrett Love of Montgomery County announcing he will not seek re election, reflecting on civic sacrifice and public service.
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Letters to the Telegram for editor response
The Telegram invites signed letters with full writer contact details and confirms publication. Letters are edited for libel and must stay under 500 words. General thank you notes are accepted. form letters, poems, consumer complaints, and business testimonials will not be printed.
Premium handmade cigars rise in regulatory smoke
The FDA's 499 page rule expansion under the 2010 act covers premium cigars, grouping them with cheaper products. Critics argue exemptions exist for small makers like Leaf by Oscar, with potential job losses and higher prices as compliance costs hit boutique makers and consumers alike.
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Losses without any gains and the drift of optimism
The piece laments cultural pessimism in modern times, contrasts historical optimism during revolutions and wars with today’s cynicism, and critiques political discourse, media imagery, and shifting social mores. It questions leadership quality, electoral choices, modesty, and decency, urging reflection on enduring values.
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Conservative Wolves Fed By Culture Wars And A Last Stand
A combative opinion piece argues conservatives must persist amid liberal culture wars. It references Mark Tushnet, Reagan quotes, and Braveheart to claim liberals seek to erase traditional values. The piece frames freedom as a final fight for America's soul and warns against liberal strategic hard lines.
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Susan Stamper Brown Delivers Alaska Culture and Politics Pieces
Alaska writer Susan Stamper Brown covers culture and current events with political insight. Email writestamper@gmail.com for contributions or inquiries. Distributed by Cagle Cartoons Inc.
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