Should Kansas pursue school district consolidation
The editorial argues Gov Brownback avoids consolidation as a major efficiency move. It notes 306 districts across many counties, 3 807 units of government, and only 54 percent of dollars reach classrooms. It urges including district consolidation as a core efficiency focus.
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Ed Berg Portrait Featured in Garden City Woodworker Story
Online remarks praise Ed Berg and Linda Berg as beacons since 1980 in Garden City. The Telegram editorial picks comments reacting to a feature on woodworker Ed Berg, noting a portrait of what is described as real America away from coastal coverage. French journalist Thierry Dugeon is cited in a related Garden City piece about documenting the presidential campaign.
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Letters Policy From Garden City Telegram
The Telegram invites signed letters under 500 words with writer address and phone. letters are confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel and length. General in nature letters only. form letters poems consumer emails or business testimonials will not be printed. Write Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 or visit www gctelegram com.
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A Republican writer weighs write-in options in 2012 race
Dana Milbank reflects on voting patterns from Romney HQ on election day 2012. He admits repeatedly writing in preferred leaders, names McCain Hagel Bloomberg Clinton Huntsman and Christie as possible write-ins, and concludes he must find a new Republican iconoclast.
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Can America Rebound After a Divisive Election
Joe Gandelman of The Moderate Voice urges optimism and action for young readers facing hyperpartisanship. He cites historical compromises, notes current media incentives that amplify rancor, and argues the political center can reemerge through principled cooperation and youth engagement.
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Wright Petition Highlights Prison Call Costs and Reform
Martha Wright, a Washington, DC resident, faced rising prison phone bills as her grandson served time in Lorton Virginia, revealing how a monopoly and commissions inflate rates up to 60 percent above costs. Her class action prompted the Wright Petition to reform long distance service for incarcerated people, gaining support from FCC commissioners and lawmakers despite years of inaction.
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