Kansas Should Delay Citizenship Proof in Voter Registration
An editorial argues against rushing to require proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration in Kansas. It notes limited evidence of noncitizen voting and urges waiting until 2013 to implement citizenship requirements, citing overburdened county clerks and the risk of mistakes before the 2012 presidential election. It warns rapid rollout could threaten election integrity more than the small risk of fraud.
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Kris Kobach
Kobach
U.S
Douglas County
Jamie Shew
Hispanics Likely to Stick with Obama in 2012
Andres Oppenheimer argues that despite bad news for Obama, Hispanics may favor him as Republican candidates embrace hardline immigration stances. He notes Hispanics prioritize economy and education, while conservative rhetoric risks alienating Latino voters and could boost Obama’s re election chances.
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Sergio Bendixon
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Carlos Gutierrez
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Mitt Romney
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Party of Immigration
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Bush
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Vinland Pride Corrects Vinland Fair Location
A reader from Eudora disputes a Friday Journal-World story, noting Vinland and its fair are not in Baldwin City. The letter urges accurate geographic distinctions to prevent visitors from driving to Baldwin City for Vinland events.
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Lawrence Journal-World
Vinland
Baldwin City
Friday Journal-World
Michael
Mick
G. Braa
Eudora
GOP Puppets Blame Shifts After Brownback Money Move
A reader argues Sam Brownback and allies like Lynn Jenkins and Kevin Yoder are controlled by Republican corporate funders linked to the Koch brothers. The letter urges citizens to form a committee to engage with the Kochs to express needs and views.
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American Legislative Exchange Council
Lynn Jenkins
Kevin Yoder
Koch Brothers
Kansas
Sandy Praeger
Brownback
Public Forum Voices Demand for Independence From Koch Influence
Letters urge Kansans to vote against corporate control and back leaders like Sandy Praeger who resisted Brownback. They call for national fiscal reform, debt reduction, and a balanced budget, demanding compromise and credible economic policy from Washington and Congress.
Tea Party presses Washington to balance budget and cut overspending
The Tea Party urges fiscal responsibility to fix the debt crisis and curb tax and spend policies. Critics blame the group as the blame game intensifies with President and Congress facing pressure to reshape fiscal policy and live within means.
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Washington
America
Financial House
Congress
Rent Trim Proposal Sparks City Taxpayer Plea
Jim McCrary urges the city and county to pressure the SRS building owner at 19th and Delaware to lower or eliminate rent, blaming Topeka Republicans and calling for a one dollar annual rent or rent-free terms to save taxpayers money. He references the owner whose surname begins with S and is a known Lawrence landlord.
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SRS
19Th
Delaware
Topeka
Lawrence
Jim McCrary
KU housing, free schools loom as 1986 college year nears
As KU prepares for classes the campus reports full residence halls Stouffer Place 1200 capacity and Jayhawker Towers 1050 capacity at 95 percent. Private management says near full. Officials plan to convert space. Nineteen eleven glimpse recalls watermelon patch chase and melons spared by sheriff.
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Stouffer Place
Jayhawker Towers
Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Lawrence
Sutters
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