Foundationalists: a call to moderates to reform politics
An editorial urges post election unity through a new moderation coalition. It praises judges who upheld electoral legitimacy and argues for cooperation across parties to produce real results. It rejects fascist and socialist extremes, proposing a Foundationalists group focused on shared core principles.
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Senate seduction and restraint in Alexander farewell
In his farewell to the Senate Lamar Alexander argues for better behavior over new rules as he reflects on 18 terms. He notes the tyranny of the majority via filibuster and urges more amendments and collegiality while warning that overreach, social media, and constant fundraising erode trust.
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Public Forum Letter Calls LMH Tax Support Plan
In a letter to the editor Curran Douglass argues LMH, a nonprofit community hospital, should be partially tax supported with some board seats opened to public election. He likens this to general community benefit and public school tax funding.
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Editor letters steer local discourse via email
Readers are invited to submit letters under 250 words to letters Ijworld.com for publication. Citizens may share opinions on local issues, events, and community concerns through concise correspondence addressed to the newspaper’s editors.
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Leonard Pitts Columns Resume January 7
Leonard Pitts, whose columns appear on Thursdays and Sundays, is on vacation. His columns will resume on January 7.
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Monument to Lee debated as Southern papers discuss honor
In the Kansas Daily Tribune from December 20 1870 a discussion emerges on funding a monument to General Lee. The piece questions patriotism should funds go to a rebel leader while Washington’s monument remains incomplete. Paola residents support a railroad link to Lawrence and pledge aid to the project. Reprinted with permission from Sarah St John.
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