Public Forum: Biden a threat to democracy warns editor
George Gurley of Baldwin City cites Robert Reich's letter urging Americans to defend democracy by backing Biden's vision and achievements and opposing Trump. The piece questions why Trump leads in polls and accuses Biden of violating the Constitution's separation of powers by using agencies to legislate, calling that a threat to democracy.
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Old hometown years ago and 1974 energy notes
From the Lawrence Daily Journal-World and the Journal for January 5 1899 and January 5 1974 the clippings note street ash throwing grip cases stored ice at riverbanks a new girls dorm at Haskell Institute and a city papers open season on a woodpile a backhoe dispersing the pile and KU cutting refrigerators to save energy energy officer Richard Perkins says some savings may come but no figure yet Reprinted with permission from Sarah Parsons.
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Democratic mainstream pushes back at far left over Gaza war
Froma Harrop notes a shift as moderate Democrats like John Fetterman and Ritchie Torres push back against radical wings over Gaza policy. The piece cites clashes with left factions, primary challenges, and protests, suggesting a move toward centrist independents and Republicans disenchanted with Trump.
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Immigrants Are Lifeblood Not Poison to America
Washington Post columnist Marc A. Thiessen argues against Trump’s “poisoned blood” claim, stating immigrants enrich the nation. He cites Reagan and U.S. creed over bloodlines, notes wide support for immigration, and stresses border security without sacrificing American openness. He emphasizes immigrants fill 8.7 million jobs and drive population growth toward 2065.
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