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New mural recalls Brown v. Board at Kansas Statehouse
On the Brown v. Board anniversary Gov. Mark Parkinson signed a bill to create a private funded 12 member commission to draft a statehouse mural. The piece will honor the desegregation ruling and encourage reflection on past and ongoing racial equity efforts.
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Quotes from primary and resigning figures in US politics
Rand Paul wins Kentucky Republican Senate primary with bold vow to take back government. Richard Blumenthal says he misspoke about Vietnam service while defending his record. Indiana Rep. Mark Souder resigns after admitting an extramarital affair with a staff member, apologizing to loved ones and supporters.
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First Amendment text cited as shield for rights debate
The First Amendment restricts Congress from establishing religion or prohibiting its free exercise, and from abridging freedom of speech or the press, while guaranteeing assembly and petition to the people for redress of grievances.
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Kagan Defenders Question Her Military Recruiter Stance
The piece argues Elena Kagan benefited from Harvard Law School’s stance against military recruiters, detailing Harvard’s policy shifts tied to Don’t Ask Don’t Tell and the Solomon Amendment. It critiques defenders, calls for apology, and contrasts Cambridge politics with national perception, urging political recalibration.
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Hard Truths and Ethnic Studies in America
Opinion column argues history shapes identity and national unity, urging honest recounting of ethnic histories despite discomfort. Attacks Arizona law restricting Mexican American studies, warning broad mandates erode free inquiry and risk a fractured national story. The piece cites immigrant narratives, fear of divisive classes, and the need to embrace a multifaceted American identity.
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Ugly Month of Global Crises and Market Fluctuations
Disjointed reflections describe April to May turmoil including an Icelandic volcano, European bailout fears for Greece, a sharp 1000 point Dow drop recovered in minutes, and the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Critics dub some actions Obama era, while system glitches rather than a trader error are blamed for the volatility. The piece laments political and economic strains across Europe and the United States, with a wary view of rescue efforts and public reaction.
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