Lie of the Year fuels fear over Haitian migrants in Springfield
Clarence Page argues Politifact’s Lie of the Year spotlights Donald Trump and JD Vance claims that Haitian immigrants in Springfield eat pets. He notes the rumor spread from local Facebook posts to far-right circles, despite most Haitians there being legally present. The piece links the false story to anti-immigrant hysteria and community fear, calling for a calmer welcome for newcomers.
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PolitiFact
Donald Trump
Springfield
Ohio
Kamala Harris
Harris
Trump
Maga Movement
Sen
JD Vance
Mike DeWine
Joe Biden
Dylan Housman
Daily Caller
Vance
Housman
Biden
Hunter
Hunter Biden
CNN
Dana Bash
Alabama
Lawrence Officials and Legislators Contact Directory
Lawrence City Commission members and state legislators list contact details. Includes Mayor Mike Dever, Vice Mayor Brad Finkelder, Rep. Christina Haswood, Sen. Marci Francisco, Sen. Tom Holland, and Sen. Rick Kloos with office rooms, numbers, and websites for outreach.
Please support the Arts Center
A Lawrence Arts Center supporter reflects on fifty years of arts education and community impact. The writer recalls teaching, student performances, and the center’s growth from a small space to its current broader offerings, urging continued support for the arts.
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Kurt Vonnegut Jr
Lawrence Arts Center
Elise
Arts Center
Public support call for Lawrence Arts Center donations
Will Averill urges community members to back the Lawrence Arts Center amid financial difficulties. He highlights the motto Art is for Everyone and invites donations, classes, program support, and public advocacy to sustain the center’s role in the city’s culture.
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LAC
Lawrence
Will Averill
City Officials Earn Public Thanks For 2024 Efforts
Graham Kreicker salutes Lawerence city leadership for a year of achievements in 2024. He praises the Sixth Street and North Second/Third Street projects, the 23rd Street remodeling, holiday lighting, and strides on homelessness. He urges continued support and public thanks.
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Washington
Sixth Street
23Rd Street
Graham Kreicker
Lawrence
Letters to the Editor Submissions Info At LJWorld
Readers are invited to submit letters to the editor under 250 words via email at letters@ljworld.com. The paper encourages concise voices on local issues and public affairs for potential publication.
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Ljworld.com
Hogs Die of Cholera and Skating Plan
Old hometown notes report county hogs dying from cholera with dozens lost in Franklin. A 1924 item cites a petition to flood Potter Lake for ice skating, signed by 300, noting fire hose usage and water plant strain as objections. Also mentions Leap Year bachelors, a 1925 probate list, and a university chancellor injunction hearing in Lawrence. Compiled by Sarah Parsons.
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Jake McGea
Franklin
Rence Daily Journal
Potter Lake
Lawrence
Menger
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Clarence Page
Tribune Content Agency
Cpage
Chicagotribune.com
City Commission
Mike Dever
Lawrenceks
Brad Finkelder
Bfinkelder
Lawrenceks.org
Bart Littlejohn
Blittlejohn
Lisa Larsen
Llarsen
Amber Sellers
Asellers
City Hall
E. Sixth St
Douglas County Commission
Karen Willey
Kwilley
Dgcoks
Shannon Reid
Patrick Kelly
Douglas County Courthouse
Massachusetts St
Barbara Ballard
44Th
State Capitol
Topeka
Barbara.ballard
Mike Amyx
45Th
Mike
Amyx
Dennis
Boog
Highberger
Christina Haswood
Christina.haswood
Lance Neelly
Lance.neelly
Carrie Barth
District
Marci Francisco
Marci.Francisco
Senate
Tom Holland
Rick Kloos
Rick.Kloos
Journal- World
The
Lawrence Journal-World
Chad Lawhorn
Kim Callahan
Allison Tait
From the
Western
Home Journal
E. H. Lindley
Davis
State Board of Administration
University of Kansas
Lawrence Court House
Sarah Parsons
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