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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 2021
Page
4
Adrian L. Melott of Lawrence urges the city to pressure Energy to replace failing blue LEDs under warranty with warm white lighting. He argues blue nighttime illumination harms people and wildlife and notes visibility and safety concerns from the blue glow.
A reader outlines how the bipartisan infrastructure bill could funnel billions to Kansas, Missouri, and other states for roads, broadband, and transit improvements, urging timely action on Build Back Better and noting Biden-Harris administration leadership and congressional cooperation.
Readers are invited to submit letters to the editor up to 250 words and may email letters to letters@ljworld.com. The policy outlines concise opinions on issues, with readers urged to include full name and city of residence for publication.
A 1896 Lawrence item notes a man feeding sugar to a crying baby to quiet it while his wife tended a sick neighbor, declaring the man good for nothing and reproaching a weather clerk’s forecasts. A Belvoir traveler had a hand injury needing X rays after an accidental shooting. City news reports two arrests for fighting today.
Washington columnist David Ignatius argues the United States struggles to be generous after defeats, citing Afghanistan's collapse, dwindling liquidity under Treasury sanctions, and slow aid. He criticizes reactive policy, calls for direct humanitarian support, and notes even global institutions move cautiously amid political constraints.
Journal-World presents accurate and fair reporting with no editorial opinion mixed in. It safeguards citizens rights and exposes public dishonesty while supporting community improvement efforts and inclusivity for all.
Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack writes that judges must engage in reform efforts and shape how prosecutors, bail, and diversion programs impact public safety. The piece revisits Oliver North's courtroom quip and argues judges should lead changes in the justice system.
Diane Dimond argues judges should engage in reform while maintaining impartiality. McCormack notes judges’ front row view to system flaws and supported decriminalizing low level offenses. The piece weighs balance between judicial insight and political considerations in policing and sentencing.
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