Campus Free Speech Protection Act Move Sparks Debate
State Sen Ty Masterson backed a bill requiring Kansas colleges to uphold broad free speech rights and reject policies that curb offensive ideas. The bill advanced from the Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee, despite a lack of cited Kansas incidents and criticism it overreaches beyond constitutional protections.
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Prigozhin named as key operative in Putin covert actions
Washington Post columnist identifies Yevgeniy Prigozhin as a central figure in Russia’s covert campaigns. Indicted by Mueller for meddling in the 2016 U.S. election, backing Eastern Ukraine separatists, and supplying military muscle in Syria. Details cover his Concord firms, the Internet Research Agency, Wagner Group ties, and past sanctions.
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Trump
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Wagner
Moscow Times
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Zelig
Wagner Group
Syria
Associated Press
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Denis Korotkov
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Deir al-Zour
America
David Ignatius
Washington Post Writers Group
Attempts on Rev Fisher life in Olathe shock Kansas
From Johnson county comes word of a shooting attempt on Rev. Mr. Fisher during a sermon in Olathe on a Sabbath evening. Citizens pursue clues, noting two suspicious men seen the day before and a dark, well aimed shot suggesting practiced handling. No arrests reported. fallout tied to border bushwhackers.
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Malcolm X Shooters Convicted After Audubon Ballroom Killing
On February 21 1965 Malcolm X was shot dead at Harlem's Audubon Ballroom by assailants linked to the Nation of Islam. Three men were convicted and later paroled. The article notes other historical anniversaries including Julius II death in 1513, the Washington Monument dedication in 1885, and Nixon’s 1972 trip to China.
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Kobach’s hidden aims in voting controversy in Kansas
Editor notes Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach pursues strict rules to curb registered voter fraud, while critics argue the measures disenfranchise legal voters. Evidence cites registration hurdles, prosecutions for alleged illegals, Crosscheck failures, partisan targeting, and a disbanded presidential commission over data sharing.
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Kris Kobach
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Public forum on voting rights and state act criticism
A public forum debates illegal voter numbers versus voting regulation impacts. Kobach opposes the Free State Elections Act now under Senate committee review led by Sen Elaine Bowers. Lawrence residents voice concern that consultants will be hired and a near and dear public asset could be bulldozed for a bill few will support.
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City leaders weigh downtown future amid consultant push
A reader criticizes the city’s reliance on expensive consultants to guide downtown plans. The letter questions the value and motives behind hiring outside experts, urging city hall to seek input from Lawrence residents and local business owners. The writer accuses city elites of preferring advisers who confirm their desired outcomes.
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