Editorial urges Kansas to say no to marijuana bills
The piece argues Kansas should wait as more states legalize cannabis. It cites Colorado’s experience with medical and recreational use, regulation challenges, and questions about societal and financial effects. It warns lawmakers to study outcomes before acting.
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Tunisia shows path to Arab democracy through compromise
Tunisias new constitution, including Article 45 on parity for women in elected assemblies, gains praise from scholars for a progressive standard and Islamist Ennahda Party concessions. Analysts emphasize consensus over force, contrasting Tunisia with Egypts military coup and urging similar dialogue in Yemen Libya and Syria to foster stable democratic transitions.
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Mohamed Morsi
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Carlotta Gall
Times
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Moncef Marzouki
Ali Sarayedh
Sarayedh
Danya Greenfield
Libya
Lamen
United Nations
General National Congress
Constituent Assembly
Syria
U.N
David Ignatius
Washington Post Writers Group
Judge Benson Rules on Humane Ordinance Case
Judge H E Benson of the city police court announced strict enforcement of the humane ordinance. He imposed the maximum penalty of a $100 fine and 30 days in jail on Ples Carter for cruelty to a sick horse.
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H. E. Benson
Thankful gratitude for trash crew’s extra effort in winter
Jim and Barbara Winn of Lawrence thank their city’s sanitation workers who repeatedly navigate their steep driveway to collect the bins. They note the crew’s kindness and a holiday token of appreciation amid the couple’s disability and mobility challenges.
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Public Education Voices Seek Strong System in Kansas
Judith Deedy of Game On for Kansas Schools voices alarm at budget cuts and rising demands on schools. She urges public support for robust education, addressing opponents who cite spending while ignoring cuts. Curtis D. Bennett comments on Kobach and politics behind the lesser prairie chicken debate.
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Kansas Health Institute
Kansas Center For Economic Growth
Simons
Judith Deedy
Game On For
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Mission Hills
Kobach
Koch Brothers
Sam Brownback
Curtis D. Bennett
Education advocacy grows in Kansas schools funding drive
In a column Dolph C. Simmons Jr notes educators have long fought for public education yet face claims of self interest. A rising coalition of parents and groups such as Game On for Kansas Schools Kansas PTA and Kansas Families for Education pushes broad participation in funding and policy issues across cities like Goddard Derby and Lawrence.
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Kansas Families For Education
Schools For Fair Funding
Save Clathe Schools
Andover Parents Legislative Council
Defend the American Dream
Kansas Public Schools
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Derby
Lawrence
Kansas Association of School Boards
Kansas
Education
MainStream Coalition
True Blue Wom
Kobach fights federal limits over Kansas prairie chicken
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach declares a legal clash with federal protections for the lesser prairie chicken. The move, seen as a publicity bid and re election issue, targets endangered species rules while drawing support from conservative lawmakers and his base.
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Big money and the Citizens United era in elections
The piece discusses how Citizens United enabled unlimited spending by unions and corporations, the preexisting loopholes that amplified influence, and how over time candidates spend heavily to attract donors. It notes 2012 outside-group spending in at least 36 House and Senate races and includes Journal World letters policy details for public input.
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