Editorials Suitable to whom in Kansas education fight
The piece discusses how Kansas lawmakers interpret the term suitable in Article 6 regarding education finance. It notes Gov. Brownback’s push to limit court challenges by defining suitable provision for finance, the constitutional phrasing, and the potential for court review or a constitutional amendment. It questions the balance between state responsibility and local funding while urging cautious, practical consideration.
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Kansas
Sam Brownback
Brownback
Mike O’neal
Civility in Politics Through the Ages and today
David Shribman argues that civility is rare in American politics, rooted in urban life yet hampered by partisan battles. He cites historic rivalries, bipartisan moments, and the Tucson tragedy to show civility’s elusiveness, while distinguishing civility from complicity.
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Ronald Reagan
United States
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James G. Blaine
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al Gore
George W. Bush
U.S
Peter Finley Dunne
Reagan
Gabrielle Giffords
Tucson
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Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
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Dirksen
Mike Mansfield
Harry Reid
Mitch McConnell
Robert J. Dole
George S. McGovern
Dole
McGovern
Barry Goldwater
Dwight Eisenhower
Eisenhower
David Shribman
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Old Home Town Years Ago in Lawrence Diary
From the Lawrence Daily World January 24 1911 a note on weather and reading habits. It recalls a quarantine marked by smallpox symptoms among jail inmates marooned under a flag and contrasts sunny days with library purchases and frothy novels.
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Lawrence Daily World
Lawrence
Milady
U.S. higher education falls behind in global race
Gene A Budig argues in a College Board piece that the United States trails in future college attainment, especially among ages 25 to 34, with Canada, Korea, and others ahead. He warns aging, educated workers retire soon and urges urgent investment in access, admission, and success, including community colleges and equity initiatives.
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Tick, Tock
Gene A. Budig
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New York
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Kansas University
What the Lawrence Journal-World Stands For
Lawrence Journal World pledge outlines accurate fair reporting and separation of editorial from news. It commits to citizens rights regardless of race creed or economic status, supporting community improvement and exposing public dishonesty.
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The
Lawrence Journal-World
Letters Policy for Public Forum at The Journal World
The Journal World invites letters to the Public Forum with a 250 word limit and public interest focus. The paper may edit letters without altering viewpoints and requires the writer to provide name address and phone number for publication. Submissions can be mailed to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or emailed to letters@ljworld.com.
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Journal-World
Lawrence
Ljworld.com
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