Kansas foster care crisis highlighted by psychiatric care cuts
Views from Kansas warn that abused and neglected children lack stable homes as psychiatric beds shrink. Pathways Family Services and Florence Crittenton in Topeka express concern over Medicaid rate cuts and varied placement times while urging stronger safety nets and more foster parents statewide.
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Old Hometown 15 Cents in 1868
Excerpt from the Kansas Daily Tribune June 18 1868 notes an event on the street showing a stalwart husband in a wagon leading horses while the wife draws water for them. It mentions E V Wilson a spiritualist to hold séances in Good Templars Hall at 79 Massachusetts street this evening and tomorrow. Reprinted with permission from Sarah St John with online continued access.
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Where is the GOP’s Gene McCarthy in politics today
Mark Shields notes how Eugene McCarthy challenged LBJ over Vietnam in 1967 altering history while modern Republicans drift under Donald Trump. He contrasts McCarthy’s conscience driven stand with today’s GOP hesitance to oppose the president.
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Letters to the Journal World signed submissions details
The notice outlines rules for letters to the Journal World noting a 250 word limit and no name calling. It requires letters be signed with 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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Fixing DAC and immigration reforms stalled in Congress
Linda Chavez argues Congress and the Trump administration fail to address a broken immigration system. She warns against dismantling DACA and TPS, cautions that reducing legal immigration harms the economy, and urges a balanced approach that protects workers, families, and communities while pursuing reform.
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