Diversity and the Cruz immigration debate misreads identity
The piece argues that demographic labels like Hispanic should not dictate political stance. It cites Ted Cruz and Bill Richardson, noting Richardson’s view that Cruz does not represent most Hispanics on immigration reform. It compares to Obama’s experiences, urging celebration of diverse thought within groups and urging no compulsory alignment by heritage.
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Harvard
Henry Louis Gates Jr
Court of Identity Politics
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Deen Anahme
Marco
Center For American Progress
Heritage
U.S
Senate
Sen. Rubio
Salma Hayek
Pablo Sandoval
Kansas lawmakers weigh extending six tenths sales tax
The Kansas Legislature battles over whether to extend six tenths of a one cent sales tax set to expire July 1. Gov. Brownback seeks renewal to fund state needs amid income tax cuts. Democrats and moderate Republicans face a choice between sustaining revenue or opposing the tax to curb conservative policy. The decision risks broader education and highway funding and political consequences for Brownback’s administration.
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Senate
House
Quotes Spark Debate Over Evolution and Gas Prices
Online remark selected by the editorial Stall com comments at GCTelegram com responds to a story on educators tackling creationism in schools. Donna Ginther of the University of Kansas notes gas prices rising, saying she paid over four dollars per gallon in Iowa, reflecting broader price increases reported in today’s edition.
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Donna Ginther
Center For Science, Technology and Economic Policy
University of Kansas
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Heritage Foundation report on immigration sparks partisan clash
Raul A. Reyes notes the Heritage Foundation’s controversial study on the Senate immigration proposal, condemning its inflated cost estimates and flawed data while highlighting Republican leaders’ rejection. The piece cites coauthor controversy, missing alternatives, and broader public support for reform backing the Senate plan.
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Shine fades on Obama halo in glare of scandals
Michael Reagan writes that Obama faced renewed scrutiny over Benghazi IRS and AP reporting, arguing the media ignored early signs and that the president’s character drives coverage trends. He mocks the administration and predicts intensified public and press scrutiny ahead.
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