Lawrence voters pick six city commissioners and two school board members
Editorial urges participation in the Lawrence primary that trims fourteen City Commission candidates to six for April’s general election and reduces four school board hopefuls to two for a two year term. Voters are urged to inform themselves. polls run 7 am to 7 pm.
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Public confusion over Kerry and Clapper threat claims
The public faces a gap in Washington as Kerry claims safer world with fewer killings while Clapper warns terrorism risk is at a 45 year high. The press is seen as failing to report both views, leaving citizens misinformed about national danger levels.
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Nemtsov Murder Seen as Present to Putin by Critics
Trudy Rubin reflects on the assassination of Boris Nemtsov near the Kremlin, arguing the high profile murder marks a cruel final blow to Russia's liberal, democratic dream. The piece blends past encounters with Nemtsov, his reformist visions, and the political climate under Vladimir Putin, suggesting state policy fostered the risk and framing it as a pointed indictment.
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Charity giving lifts recipients and donors in improving economy
Gene Budig and Alan Heaps note 2013 charity totals reach 335 billion dollars from individuals foundations bequests and corporations plus 163 billion in volunteer time totaling 498 billion. They compare this to GDP and national budgets and cite why charitable giving matters for education health services and happiness. Budig and Heaps are former Kansas University chancellor and College Board vice president.
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