Lawrence election races show strong interest in city commission
Editorial notes 11 candidates vying for three Lawrence City Commission seats, while only four filed for three school board seats including two incumbents. Voters face primary on Feb 26 and general on April 2 amid discussions of fiscal matters, infrastructure, and a new Northwest recreation complex.
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Obama risks disengagement in foreign policy across fragile regions
Trudy Rubin argues that while Obama prioritizes domestic issues, U S strategy in Afghanistan Syria and the Middle East remains unclear and insufficient. She warns that a sudden pullback could empower al Qaida the Taliban and Islamist factions threatening regional stability and U S security interests.
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Old Home Town: grade school basketball opener and party planning
The Lawrence Daily Journal-World notes tonight's high school basketball matchup between Quincy and Central grade school teams. It also reports a Douglas County Progressive party meeting at 1:30 pm at the county courthouse to form a permanent local organization joining Bull Moosers in county politics.
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Eminent domain and free speech clash in Norfolk
Central Radio in Norfolk faces eminent domain seizure via Old Dominion University planning, while protesting what its owners call government overreach and First Amendment violations. A city sign dispute over a large banner highlights tensions between public use, takings, and free speech, echoing historic Kelo precedent and current judicial scrutiny.
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