United Way shifts funding goals in Douglas County
The Douglas County United Way adopts a three goal funding model focusing on education self sufficiency and health. The allocations committee will not reward past grants but assess requests by potential impact. Some agencies gain while others face cuts prompting calls for collaboration and fundraising to cover losses.
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Downtown Lawrence Association forms to boost area
Local business owners met to form the Downtown Lawrence Association chaired by Pete Whit enight with commitments from about 30 merchants and potential membership from roughly 100 downtown businesses. The group aims to improve lighting beautification property appearance vacancy filling and shop hours while pursuing other community goals.
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Shaky Syria truce unlikely to end Assad rule
Trudy Rubin argues the Annan plan to curb Syria’s violence will fail as Assad clings to power. Western options like a no fly zone risk drawing NATO into broader conflict with Russia, while a broader Syrian settlement requires engaging Moscow and uniting diverse Syrians to pressure Assad from within.
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Campaigns distort women’s issues in election year
The piece argues that political discourse distorts the realities of women choosing to stay at home versus those who work outside the home while raising children. It notes the unequal societal validation for professional women and the scarcity of media prominence for stay-at-home mothers.
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Liberal women clash over work life balance in election year
Cal Thomas notes liberal women press for influence over pro traditionalist mothers and question Ann Romney's work history. He argues politicians focus on feelings over substance and warns of intensified political rhetoric through November. He cites Rosen and Romney family roles while urging respect for diverse choices.
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