Voter citizenship rule hits snag in Kansas system
Kansas lawmakers backed a citizenship proof for voter registration linked to DMV renewals. The DMV to SOS transmission fails to reach counties, leaving over 11 000 registrations in suspense statewide and about 370 in Douglas County. Officials warn of a possible impact on the 2014 elections.
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Jamie Shew
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Supreme Court on Race and Diversity in University Admissions
George Will analyzes a decades long court battle over using race in admissions. He argues the diversity rationale failed to justify ongoing racial classifications and criticizes Supreme Court decisions directing strict scrutiny. The piece discusses Bakke Fisher and Thomas’s critique of racial engineering in higher education.
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Abigail Fisher
University of Texas
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Texas
Clarence Thomas
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Drought Eases in Douglas County As Rain Arrives
Lawrence Daily Journal-World reports a temporary drought relief in Douglas County as a soaking rain begins after 3 PM, reducing chinch bug havoc in corn fields. Weather officials dispute rain totals, with Mount Oread readings at 1.75 inches while downtown gauges show three to six inches.
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Douglas County
J. Pluvius
Mount Oread
Ragtime Thrills at Theatre Lawrence Opening
Public forum letter praises the new Theatre Lawrence for its beautiful building and turntable stage. Dorothy Hoyt-Reed commends the impressive performers and voices, noting the venue enhances the experience.
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Dorothy Hoyt-Reed
Lawrence
Theatre Lawrence adopts hearing loop system for accessibility
A reader thanks Theatre Lawrence for installing a hearing loop that transfers sound to t coil equipped hearing aids, reducing noise and distance. Funded by Lawrence Otolaryngology with installation by MSM Systems. Sertoma supported the project, aiding accessibility for those with hearing loss.
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Lawrence Otolaryngology
Law
Rence Sertoma
MSM Systems
Vicki Douglas
ACA misperceptions at town hall on Medicare and costs
A reader recounts Senator Pat Roberts town hall on June 20 addressing ACA Medicare questions. The note contrasts perceived Medicare benefits under the ACA with Romney era ideas and highlights improved coverage, preventive services, drug cost relief, and continued doctor choice, while warning of potential removal of the marketplace deadline.
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Cille King
Lawrence
Letters Policy for The Journal World
The Journal World invites letters to the Public Forum under 250 words of public interest and no name calling. The paper may edit for style without altering viewpoints and may publish, copy, and distribute the work. Letters must include name address and phone number and be sent to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or by email to letters Ijworld.com.
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