City eyes sidewalks funding but calls for broader plan
An editorial argues replacing CDBG funds for new sidewalks in Lawrence risks neglecting maintenance. It urges pooling projects or forming benefit districts to share costs, easing burdens on homeowners and extending upkeep to all streets, not just new constructions. It stresses a comprehensive, fair approach to sidewalk responsibility citywide.
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Pakistan elections loom as clash with jihadis tests Musharraf era
Trudy Rubin assesses Pakistan's February 18 parliamentary vote amid growing al Qaida and Taliban reach near the Afghan border. She warns the election outcome, potential court clashes, and post election instability will shape US strategy and Pakistan's ability to curb extremism, with Musharraf facing mounting pressure from rivals and wary allies.
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Elec
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Old Town planning ideas tied to Sizeler designs
Lawrence consultants Craig Patterson John Lee and David Evans say redeveloping downtown Lawrence could benefit by merging popular Sizeler Realty concepts. KU registrar James K. Hitt reports a spring enrollment of 14,389, up from 13,649. The draft system may affect graduate student enrollments as deferments fade at 24.
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Rejecting feminist label hides a broader value conflict
Leonard Pitts Jr argues that denying the feminist label while embracing feminist outcomes perpetuates a social double standard. He notes the cultural shift away from openly identifying with feminism despite benefiting from its gains and cites scholars like Jessica Valenti and Deborah Tannen to explain how language shapes perception.
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