Editorial concerns over KanCare impact on developmental disabilities
The piece notes worries from families and advocates that Kansas new KanCare managed care plan may fail to address long term care needs of developmentally disabled Kansans. It covers legislative attempts to slow or modify the plan, including a bid to exclude this group from KanCare, and underscores the need for oversight and careful rollout despite a Jan 1 2013 start.
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Cottonwood Inc
Kansas
Jim Ward
Dwichita
Ward
Kansas House
Rush to or from judgment over Trayvon Martin case
Leonard Pitts Jr of the Miami Herald critiques the media rush to judgment in the Trayvon Martin case. He contrasts conservative pundits and past racial cases, notes that racial bias hides behind civility, and argues for balanced, timely judgment rather than reflexive conclusions. He cites Holder, Hannity, and others while urging careful consideration.
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Fox “News
Trayvon Martin
Sean Hannity
Trayvon
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Hannity
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Glenn Garvin
George Zimmerman
Abner Louima
New York
Louima
Rodney King
Los Angeles
Daryl Gates
Louisiana
Zimmerman
Leonard Pitts Jr
The
Miami Herald
Miami- Herald.com
Florence v. Freeholders affirms strip search authority in custody
The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 ruling along ideological lines, held that corrections officials may conduct strip searches of arrestees in custody. Albert Florence, jailed for an outdated fine warrant, faced multiple strip searches during six days in two New Jersey county jails.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Florence v. Board of Freeholders
New Jersey
Florence
Albert Florence
Burlington County
Roberts
Alito
Scalia
Thomas
Kennedy
Breyer
Sotomayor
Kagan
Florence decision limits strip search scope in jails
Mike Hoeflich argues the Florence Supreme Court ruling allows routine strip searches for prisoners entering the general jail population but notes a five to four decision with limits. Visual searches only, no touching, and local authorities may restrict expansion to protect privacy, as Hoeflich compares to airport body scanners.
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Roberts
Alito
Thomas
Ber
Supreme Court
Florence
Massachusetts
Lawrence
Douglas County
Mike Hoeflich
Kansas University School of Law
Journal-World
Kansas Religious Freedom Bill prompts public forum letter
A Kansas House vote on March 29 backed the Kansas Preservation of Religious Freedom Act to allow religious defenses for discrimination against gays. The author argues belief rights stop at others’ rights, urging government protect all citizens and warning against authoritarianism. Nancy Pike House thanks KU volunteers who washed windows for Lawrence residents.
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Kansas House
Kansas Preservation of
Soviet Union
State of
Kansas
Artie Shaw
Lawrence
Sam
Matthew
Emily
Hadley
Nancy Pike
Policy on Letters to the Journal-World Public Forum
The Journal-World invites public interest letters under 250 words and prohibits name calling or libel. The newspaper may edit letters without changing viewpoints and retains a nonexclusive license to publish. Submissions must include name, address, and phone, mailed to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or emailed to letters@ljworld.com.
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Journal- World
Lawrence
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