Editorial on prairie chicken bill and federal clash
Kansas Senator Marci Fr ancis co argues against a bill nullifying protections for Greater and Lesser Prairie Chickens. The piece praises a common sense approach favoring voluntary conservation over costly court battles with the federal government, noting existing mitigation efforts and industry participation. The author urges focusing on saving the species rather than legal confrontation.
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Kris Kobach
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Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
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Oklahoma
Texas
Francisco
Obama stresses diplomacy but lacks muscle for Syria
Trudy Rubin argues Obama’s call for stronger diplomacy and partnerships falls short without sufficient military backing. She credits Iran talks as success but questions Syria strategy, noting reliance on Russia and Iran, limited pressure, and concerns over arming rebels and regional stability. She calls for clearer realism and firmer support beyond drones and special forces.
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Assad
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Red Line
David Remnick
The
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Russia
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Iraq
Baghdad
al-Qaida
Afghanistan
Pakistan
State of the Union
Trudy Rubin
Philadelphia Inquirer
Ancient jail replaced by new city detention structure
The Lawrence Daily Journal World notes an old jail back of the city hall has been torn down for a brick and concrete detention building. The bemusing transformation marks a quiet, swift upgrade in the town’s official facilities.
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Rental concerns urge city to pass unaltered inspection ordinance
To the editor, a resident urges quick approval of the city rental inspection ordinance in its comprehensive form, arguing current codes lack penalties for structural deterioration not directly threatening safety. The letter claims many so called minor infractions are cosmetic and notes health and privacy concerns pale against transparency and action.
Public Forum echoes support for Obama's State of the Union
The letter disputes claims of Obama’s inability to work with Republicans, cites five years of GOP filibusters, and asserts the president’s calm leadership and proposals for jobs education and a living wage. It urges American resolve beyond Congress and references a January Prospect Magazine piece.
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Barack Obama
Nonsense column mocks Krishtalka on belief and science
Richard Smith ridicules Prof Krishtalka arguing against evolution and noting doom from CO2 rise. He claims the piece coerces fear with phrases like no intelligent design and no morality, labeling the column as pure nonsense and scare tactics.
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Richard Smith
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