Practical matter in Kansas House leadership race
The Kansas House faces a choice between a conservative or moderate speaker. Newly elected Speaker Doug Mays pledges practicality over tax pledges, aiming to unite the Republican caucus while facing budget cuts and school funding debates with Gov-elect Kathleen Sebelius. Coalition dynamics among conservatives, moderates, and Democrats will shape fiscal decisions and policy.
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Kansas House
House
Doug Mays
Topeka
Mays
Kathleen Sebelius
Sebelius
Dennis McKinney
Greensburg
Kansas
Journal World Mission Statement and Editorial Ethos
The Journal World proclaims accurate and fair reporting without opinion mixing while protecting citizens rights regardless of race creed or economic status. It pledges sympathy for the disadvantaged and opposes dishonesty in public affairs, supporting projects improving the community. Dolph Simons Sr. led as publisher and editor during specified years.
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Miss World contest exposes global rights and media gaps
Ellen Goodman argues the Miss World pageant embodies Western beauty standards while ignoring human rights. She cites Nigeria’s Amina Lawal case, a fatwa against Isioma Daniel, and the boycott fallout as evidence that the contest promotes images over ideals. She notes voters will now influence results, yet freedom of expression remains under threat.
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Boston
Miss World Organization
Jimmy Carter
Nigeria
Amina Lawal
Vashti
Esther
London
Ellen Goodman
Washington Post Writers Group
Women sweep Kansas county offices in 1902 election
Twenty five women were elected county school superintendents in Kansas. A woman holds every county office in the state with possible exception of probate judge, prompting remarks that men should learn cooking as women prove capable officers in Douglas County with a district court clerk and another in Kansas.
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Lawrence Daily World
Kansas
Douglas
Public Forum letters debate policy and club equality
Readers protest the Don t ask don t tell military policy citing discrimination as immoral and unconstitutional. Other letters challenge high school policy and Augusta National membership gender exclusion with calls for perspective and reform.
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National Public Radio
Toronto
New York
Cosmopolitan Club
Leo
Augusta
W. A. Harris
Brenham
Tex
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Wellesley College
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