Kobach visit in Dodge City fuels protest against bid for Kansas governor
A Dodge City meet-and-greet for Kris Kobach drew demonstrators criticizing his record on voter suppression, immigration policy, and minority rights. Supporters rode to the event with claims Kobach is unfit for office, while opponents accused him of promoting intolerance and duplicity as he left early, prompting further debate on Kansas governance and policy direction.
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Trump’s Helsinki clash over Russia denial shocks crowd
Jonathan Lemire of AP pressed Trump on Putin or U.S. intel. Trump invoked missing emails and servers before saying he trusts both sides. Will Hurd called the moment unbelievable as Mueller targets 12 GRU officers. Coats issued a clear counterstatement affirming ongoing Russian meddling and reporting.
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Veterans letter disputes flag artwork disrespect claim
Vietnam era veteran criticizes editor and Steve Watkins for labeling flag art as disrespectful to military members. He argues actions define freedom and warns against government misdeeds while stressing speech rights and patriotic duty. Robert D. Wittman, Lawrence.
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Lawrence
Public Forum seeks community amid political division
Dean Bevan notes that while a sense of community is desirable in Lawrence and nationwide, he doubts the flag project and Nate Thompson’s stance help. He cites art activism and the postfact era as intensifying rather than healing the nation’s divisive climate. Thompson argues pain and politics overlap amid Trump.
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Controversy over flag display and free speech at KU
A July Journal World piece cites a Creative Time project titled Pledges of Allegiance and a defense of flag burning as protected speech. The letter condemns politicians for using KU debates to gain political advantage while citing National cases Texas v. Johnson and US v. Eichman. The writer links tuition fights, education funding, and bond questions to broader free speech and education issues.
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Letters to the Editor Submission Details
Readers are invited to send signed letters under 250 words. Letters must include the writer’s name address and telephone number. Submissions may be mailed to P O Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or emailed to letters ljworld com.
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