Morris faces challenge from Democrat Tim Cruz for Kansas Board seat
Former Garden City mayor Tim Cruz enters 2006 race against Connie Morris, the St. Francis conservative Republican on the Kansas State Board of Education. The dispute centers on immigration and English as a Second Language policies, with Morris criticized for a Miami conference expense and past stance on undocumented students. Cruz stresses focusing on kids’ success while addressing diversity.
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St. Francis
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Desperate SOS from New Orleans leaders during Katrina
New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin pleaded for buses and resources as citizens suffered amid Katrina. Governor Kathleen Blanco warned that National Guard troops had landed in the city. Boeing worker Sandi Wiley described walking the picket line for her daughter while machinists protested.
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Telegram invites signed letters to editor policy
The Telegram outlines letters to the editor must be signed with the writer’s address and phone number, will be confirmed before publication, and are subject to libel and length editing. Letters should be under 500 words. thank you notes should be general. form letters, poems, or testimonials will not be printed.
First Amendment Core Rights Quoted in Brief History
The text presents the core provisions of the First Amendment, outlining the Establishment Clause free exercise of religion and the protections for speech press assembly and petition. It underscores that not to make laws abridging these rights is fundamental to the law.
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Katrina exposes fault lines of race and grief
Leonard Pitts argues that disaster reveals universal suffering beyond color and politics. He condemns racist justifications for looting and calls out divisions fanned by media and politics while honoring shared humanity in tragedy. He notes the human toll in New Orleans and concludes with a plea for compassion over prejudice.
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Louisiana
Repent America
New Orleans
Robertson's politics clash with Christian teachings says critic
A columnist argues Robertson misuses Christianity for political ends. He condemns murder advocacy, warns against meddling U S policy, and urges Christians to disavow Robertson while noting democracy tolerates disliked leaders. Chavez's redistribution aims contrasted with U S imperial history.
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Living wage movement shows path to change across states
The piece argues for a living wage beyond the federal minimum, noting 1996 $5.15 rate, CEO pay gaps, and studies showing wage hikes not killing jobs. It highlights state efforts in 14 states plus DC, and cities like St Louis and New York implementing living wage laws, with advocacy groups United for a Fair Economy and MinutemanMedia.org distributing the piece.
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UFE
MinutemanMedia.org
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