Public Forum: Truth Matters in Prosecution Ethics
In a letter to the editor William Skepnek of Lawrence argues that truth must guide testimony and legal outcomes, criticizing former Shawnee County prosecutor Jackie Spradling's defense of her license. He says belief cannot replace factual truth and warns that abandoning truth leads to coercion and deceit.
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Journal-World Calls for Signed Letters Under 250 Words
Readers may submit signed letters up to 250 words with full name, address, and telephone number. The Journal-World reserves the right to edit letters for clarity while preserving viewpoints. Submissions can be sent by email to letters at ljworld.com.
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1872 Topeka Crime Roundup From Kanss Daily Tribune
Old hometown notes from February 10 1872 report Peter Ulmer and Henry Lessinger escaping recapture after jail release for horse stealing. Topeka authorities also raided a gambling house seizing two poker tables a fare bank and related paraphernalia. John Fiero fined $50 and others $10 with fines and costs. items burned publicly.
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Kansas Daily Tribune
Peter Ulmer
Henry Lessinger
Topeka
John F.] Fiero
John
Kansas Avenue
Fifth Street
Ordinary citizens or political violence redefine Jan 6 discourse
Leonard Pitts Jr. argues the GOP’s Jan 6 resolution endorses political violence and normalizes it, contrasting self-styled legitimate discourse with riotous actions. He warns the party’s strategy of fear, suppression, and misinformation risks deeper democratic harm andRubicon-era peril.
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Zero tolerance rhetoric and the road to progressive health policy
George Will surveys public health activism, criticizing Pete Buttigieg and Fauci for seeking zero tolerance in travel and daily life. He warns that risk calculations and bans erode public trust, arguing for balanced, proportional responses over universal mandates.
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Margaret Fuller
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