Remembering 9 11 seven years later unity and war notes
Our View urges reflection on the 9 11 attacks seven years on and the nation at war in Iraq and Afghanistan. It highlights civilian resolve, veteran support, and local emergency plans while calling for civil discourse and unity. It recalls volunteers, flags, and patriotism.
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Outrage wars cited by damage-control specialist
Eric Dezeal notes that political outrage is mostly performative to gain media attention, with genuine harm limited to minutes before the next scandal. He warns that both sides feign outrage to drive coverage and distract from real issues.
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Telegram letters to editor policy notes format limits
The Telegram outlines letters to the editor must be signed with writer address and phone, shown for confirmation before publication, and subject to editing for libel and length. Thank you notes should be general. form letters or testimonials will not be printed.
Toil and Liberty: A Preamble of Free Speech History
A condensed historical note references the First Amendment clause on establishment and free exercise of religion, along with protections for speech press assembly and petitioning. It underscores the public rights to address grievances and seek governmental redress.
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Palin and the elite redneck clash in 2008 politics
Kathleen Parker argues that the Palin nomination blurred lines between elites and rednecks, framing Palin as a frontier woman who unites God and apple pie with political savvy. She notes Obama’s critique of small towns and Palin’s appeal to traditional values, urging less smugness on both sides. The piece blends cultural caricature with bite sized political analysis.
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Nuclear war ethics and Hiroshima memories reflect on peace
Raymond G. Wilson argues that nuclear weapons are a global cancer and urges a shift from force to peace. He recalls Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Naragaki Taniguchi’s suffering, and the 1967 release of war-crime photos while urging leadership toward a nuclear-free future.
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Raymond G. Wilson
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Bush era jobs debate and the trickle down critique
An opinion piece argues Bush policy increased the pie for the wealthy while workers see stagnant wages and rising poverty. It contends 20 million more jobs would be needed to match new entrants, noting job growth skewed toward low wage service work. It advocates percolate up economics and cites social costs.
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Positive Garden City voices highlighted in local family notes
A reader from Garden City praises local Hispanics and shares brief bios of Tara Hacker born here, Sabina and Rusty Hacker’s daughter who studied at K State and UNC, moved from Topeka to work with NCLR, and plans Peace Corps in Honduras. Also notes Sonia Garcia, FBI Academy graduate, and Diane Sejas headed to aid in Chile.
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Rik Mandigo
Santiago
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