Granada ownership swap pledges downtown revival
An ownership change at the Granada bar plans August 4 renovations and a six month rebuild. The building a downtown historic site may regain its status as a community gathering place while preserving its heritage and avoiding loss of liquor exemption.
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Lawrence Humane Society Expands During Shelter Challenges
The Topeka shelter’s brief closure after a contagious disease surfaced prompted inspections and past audit concerns. Lawrence Humane Society, amid Topeka issues, has expanded facilities to handle more animals and emphasizes humane euthanasia only for non adopters. Community support sustains its adoption and animal-return efforts amid ongoing raw Shawnee County issues.
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French diplomat champions positive diplomacy in a wary world
Jim Hoagland cites Dominique de Villepin as France's new foreign minister who argues for positive diplomacy amid global shifts. He warns against resignation, urges a stronger Europe Russia axis, and contrasts Americans' idealism with realpolitik while stressing diplomacy must be constructive.
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Race and privacy clash in Ward Connerly push
Leonard Pitts Jr warns that Ward Connerly’s Racial Privacy Initiative would bar state data on race, erasing metrics needed to study effects on migration, education, labor, and justice. He argues colorblindness is impossible and harmful, urging fairness while recognizing race matters.
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Public Forum on Kansas Education Funding and Vouchers
Lawrence reader Mark Jarboe argues that voucher plans threaten public schooling by diverting funds. He cites funding gaps for special education, outlines a tax proposal to support Shawnee Mission and other districts, and warns of inequality based on residence. The letter ends urging citizens to oppose policy shifts and defend democratic access to education.
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