Wilkinson as a clarifying pick for Supreme Court
Washington columnist George Will argues that J Harvie Wilkinson II embodies a modest conservative approach to constitutional interpretation. He asserts Wilkinson balances judicial discretion with constitutional restraint, highlighting his work on race and equal protection and noting his potential to clarify the court's role without extremism.
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Liberty and liberty fears in a Fourth of July letter
A reader cherishes civil disobedience amid city liberty bans and a lawn garden reflection. The letter recalls a bottle rocket near the writer’s head two years ago and questions political labels from Lawrence as both sides are seen to threaten personal freedom.
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Lawrence
Liberty rights debate and definitions in Lawrence note
Public forum touches abortion sexuality smoking fireworks and liberty. T Ryan O Leary cites Lawrence Dictionary definitions of troop and trooper with references to Laurel Havlicek, highlighting civic discourse on rights.
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Lawrence
T. Ryan O'Leary
Laurel Havlicek
Editor debates word choice for soldiers in reporting
Readers weigh in on using troops versus troopers when labeling soldiers. One letter cites Eva Edmands criticizing troops while noting article headlined 16 troops confirmed dead, contrasting with a preferred term troopers and questioning dictionary usage.
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Eva Edmands
Webster
Africa effort to end slavery poverty hunger in Africa
Don Brennaman asks if 140 plus years after Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation slavery will be abolished in Africa and whether delay can be a solution. The questions frame a critique of slow progress on rights and welfare across the continent.
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United States
Africa
Don Brennaman
Lawrence
Letter praising Lawrence Kansas for sane Fourth
A Nebraska couple thanks Lawrence Kansas residents and city officials Phyllis Moore and Harlan Heald for a calmer Fourth of July. The Journal World invites public forum letters of 250 words or less and outlines submission policies including name address and phone.
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Harlan Heald
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