Public Forum: criticizes identity politics and calls out progressives
Ed White of Lawrence argues that critical race theory fosters division and that leaders like Biden and global powers misuse the claim of systemic racism. He cites China and Russia at Alaska summit as bullhorns for progressive lies and warns that identity politics threaten America.
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U.S
China
America
Alaska
Biden
Vladimir Putin
Ed White
Lawrence
Douglass County Name Change Advocate Urges Support
Eilene Lawrence praises a column proposing renaming the county after Frederick Douglass. She credits decades of teaching history at West Junior High for highlighting the name's offensiveness and argues Douglass County would honor ancestors who fought slavery and preserved the Union.
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West Junior High
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Free State High
Douglass County
Eilene Lawrence
Lawrence
Editor letters submission note echoes local policy
A brief notice explains letters to the editor may be submitted via email at letters ljworld com and must be 250 words or fewer. The item mirrors standard community engagement guidelines without naming individuals or events.
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License On Native Wine Provokes City Debate
Ancient Kan 5 weekly column from Daily Tribune June 29 1871 argues against heavy retail liquor licenses for native wine establishments. It favors encouraging home made wine, noting many temperance minded gentlemen would patronize wine houses over saloons. Reproduced from local writer Sarah Parsons.
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Democrats vow to save voting rights despite GOP obstruction
Washington column discusses the For the People Act defeat amid Republican opposition, urging Senate Democrats led by Manchin and Sinema to preserve voting rights reform. It notes Schumer’s push, McConnell’s stance, and proposed paths to bypass or reform the filibuster to protect elections and curb money in politics.
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Chuck Schumer
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Sinema
Joe Manchin
Norm Ornstein
Tom Harkin
EJ. Dionne
Washington Post News Service & Syndicate
Taxes should target wealthier earners not punish them
Froma Harrop argues that tax increases on the rich are needed to fund government and address rising inequality. She notes billionaire gains during Trump years, the role of tech giants, and the IRS plan to pursue tax cheats, urging a pragmatic case over moral reproach.
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Bronx
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Creators Syndicate
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