Editorial: Election shift faces high trade‑offs
The Kansas House Elections Committee and Secretary Kris Kobach weigh moving city elections from April to November. They warn against partisanizing local boards, require end of district voting, and risk voter focus on local issues amid national races. Benefits include higher turnout and potential cost savings, but costs to representation and election clarity are deemed too great. Local officials warn the changes could hinder local governance.
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Obama climate policy criticizes Kyoto approach and jobs impact
George Will argues Obama overstates climate threats, notes Kyoto type treaties fail to pass Congress, and warns of economic costs. He cites fire counts, drought history, and storms to question link to warming, highlighting fossil fuel gains and regulatory hurdles.
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The Catfish Tale and the Screen Decade Paradox
Miami Herald columnist Leonard Pitts Jr argues the Manti Te'o hoax reveals a broader shift in relationships driven by digital life. He notes catfishing exposes how online intimacy can replace real contact, echoing Kitty Genovese era alienation and warning that screens shape modern connections more than genuine human interaction.
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Public Forum on Obama's Climate Call and Carbon Fee Proposal
Alex Lenferna argues Obama's climate agenda requires a groundswell of action against fossil fuel interests. He endorses a carbon fee and dividend, as advocated by Citizens Climate Lobby, as an elegant, effective path to curb emissions and boost the economy.
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