Lawrence editors map issues for 2014 in Kansas
The Lawrence editorial urges focus on 2014 priorities including a $24 million city police headquarters funding, new public library opening, Venture Park development, Rock Chalk Park and recreation center completion, KU expansion, and K-12 funding. It calls for practical Medicaid expansion, voter registration improvements, and broader civic progress in Lawrence and Kansas.
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Nesziston
Lawrence
Lawrence Public Library
Venture Park
South Lawrence
Bob Billings
Rock Chalk Park
Kansas University
School of Business
Kansas
Kansas Supreme Court
Kansas House
Public opinion should fire the controversial TV stars
Michael Smerconish argues that public backlash, not employers, should end controversial figures like Phil Robertson, Martin Bashir, Alec Baldwin, and Paula Deen. He cites A E networks actions and Justine Sacco as cases, urging consistent standards and allowing viewers to judge.
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Phil Robertson
A&e
Martin Bashir
Alec Baldwin
Paula Deen
Bashir
Sarah Palin
MSNBC
Baldwin
Food Network
Earl
Bubba” Hiers
Robertson
Deen
Kingdom of God
Heaven
Hell
Jesus
al-Qaida
Duck Dynasty
A&e Networks
Phil
Fox4h
God
Justine Sacco
IAC
Africa
Michael Smerconish
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Smerconish
War and weddings mark year in old home town notice
A Lawrence Daily Journal World column notes a grim year abroad with war rumors outrages assassinations and Antarctic disaster deaths of Captain Scott. Yet brighter items include Emperor William’s 25th accession anniversary and the marriage of Princess Victoria Louise of Prussia to Prince Ernst August of Cumberland.
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Scott
William
Victoria Louise
Prussia
Prince Ernst August of
Cumberland
Voters should decide City Commission pay raise
Alan Cobb of Lawrence questions how commissioners can vote their own raise and urges a public vote. He criticizes costly projects like roundabouts, street lights removal, brick cross walks, and favors funding a walk-in medical center, fire department, grocery store in North Lawrence, and questions a sports complex and signage on Massachusetts Avenue.
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City Commission
Kasold
North
Lawrence
Massachusetts
Alan Cobb
Do Something Congress Call Toward 2014 Elections
Public forum laments a do nothing Congress and praise for the Affordable Care Act while urging voters to choose candidates who will address immigration reform, tax reform, gun control, unemployment, the farm bill, and other issues. The piece closes with a Christmas meditation by Craig Chappell.
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Congress
Kansas
Joe Douglas
Lawrence
Vote for Change Congress Rest Period Sparks Debate
The piece notes members of Congress have left Washington for a break after a taxing year. It critiques the session as a so-called do nothing Congress and hints at calls for change and renewed energy upon return.
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Congress
Washington
Sounds of the season blend joy and danger
A compact portrait contrasts Christmas cheer with dark sounds of violence. It mentions a child slapped by an open hand, a spouse struck, a toy helicopter and drum, and a child pouring whiskey into a toilet, underscoring mixed emotions of awe and fear during the holiday.
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