Kobach's workshop tie to The Social Contract Press stirs concern
The Kansas secretary of state Kris Kobach attended a writer's workshop sponsored by The Social Contract Press, a xenophobic quarterly listed by SPLC as a hate group. Critics say his participation shows poor judgment for a state official and legitimizes an agenda targeting immigrants and minority communities.
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Tanton
Social Contract
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Congress
Federation For American Immigration Reform
FAIR
Arizona
Joe Arpaio
Kansas readers clash over budget cuts and flu shot push
Editorially selected online comments respond to a Kansas tax collection story amid Gov. Brownback budget concerns. A Dillon’s clinic coordinator warns even healthy individuals can risk loved ones’ illness, as free flu shots are offered in today’s edition.
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The Telegram invites signed letters under 500 words with writer contact details and address. All letters undergo confirmation and editing for libel and length. Thank you notes should be general. form letters, poems, consumer complaints, and business testimonials will not be printed.
GOP debate moderator bid praised and mocked in open letter
A long letter from Dana Milbank requests consideration as debate moderator for a February GOP event. He parrots Priebus requirements, vows to avoid hard questions, and suggests absurd terms such as no audience, 30 minute total length, and 15 candidates on stage. He criticizes NBC and Telemundo hosting tensions and questions Hollywooded as part of a satirical plea.
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Veterans Day address from Rep. Huelskamp on VA reforms
Kansas Congressman Tim Huelskamp stresses Honor Flight veterans visits to Washington and urges accountability at the VA. He cites GAO and IG findings, supports community care expansion and faster access to mental health services, and pledges ongoing oversight and reforms for veterans.
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Small Business
Kinch elected Kansas Democratic Party chairman
Lee Kinch, a Wichita lawyer and longtime party activist, was elected chair of the Kansas Democratic Party on Oct. 3. Kinch has served as vice chair under Joan Wagnon since 1970 and aims to elect principled Democrats to the Kansas Legislature, arguing the state is on the wrong track. Signed by Mark Schnittkker of Kingman.
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Wichita
Joan Wagnon
Kansas
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Kingman
Obamacare's ongoing struggles and costs in the U S debate
The piece argues Obamacare remains flawed despite gains, noting enrollment projections miss by half, premium spikes in states like Minnesota, and insurers losing money. It cites McKinsey and Wharton analyses, highlights Medicaid expansion and co op failures, and calls the program a partially subsidized monopoly with a lingering sales struggle.
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