Editorial rejects creating citizen review board for Lawrence police
The Lawrence City Commission already oversees police through the mayor and commissioners. Mayor Boog Highberger proposes a citizen review board to reassure the public, but critics say it would lack authority and risk politicizing or complicating police management, preferring direct commissioner oversight. Police Chief Ron Olin also cautions against interference with management or potential labor strife.
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Equal Rites Awards Tasked by Ellen Goodman
Ellen Goodman selects a satirical set of Equal Rites Awards honoring and lampooning public figures and institutions for sexism and gender policy. From Harry Burns vote to the 1920 suffrage milestone to modern debates, the piece crowns politicians, media, and corporate players with pointed prizes.
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Harry Burn
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Indy Racing League
Danica Patrick
Why did my son die Cindy Sheehan to meet Bush
Leonard Pitts Jr. argues Sheehan’s vigil questions the Iraq war and Bush’s motives, noting her moral authority from her son Casey’s death. He says the protest has energized opponents and highlights rising casualties, prompting broader public scrutiny of war reasons and leadership.
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Spokane
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Crawford
Texas
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Fox News
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Vietnam
Harold Ensley remembered by a Kansan critic
A reader from Lawrence criticizes local coverage of Harold Ensley death, praising his role as a pioneer of outdoor television and his Gone Fishin theme, and urging the paper to honor regional figures with better memorial reporting.
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Harold Ensley
Midwest
Pat Kehde
Lawrence
Editor letter questions South Lawrence Trafficway route choice
Walter Emerson argues for a southern trafficway route, criticizing opponents and urging investigative reporting. He cites KDOT models showing minimal traffic impact, disputes cost differences, and predicts a 20,000 home southern development tied to the plan within 15 years.
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Richard Smith
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