Just Food pantry funding questioned as grant ends
Editorial questions the sustainability of the Just Food pantry in Lawrence after a $250,000 Recovery Act grant runs out. With $75,000 needed by April 1, concerns arise about relying on federal funding and the community's ability to sustain programs and jobs when subsidies cease. The piece contrasts federal stimulus aims with long term local funding needs.
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Questions on Libya intervention and risk of war
George Will analyzes the Libya situation probing whether U S forces should intervene. He weighs strategic aims, risks of civilian casualties, air defenses, and potential mission creep while comparing Kosovo and Serbia to Libya and asking if U S action would spark wider unrest or require U N approval or lead to a failed state scenario.
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Anti intellectualism and the fate of American education
Mike Hoeflich argues in defense of a free educated populace amid rising anti intellectualism. He laments attacks on public universities and school programs, warns of politicized science and history, and stresses education as essential to national prosperity and cultural vitality.
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Public Forum on BYU honor code and hypocrisy
Ted Frederickson of Tonganoxie criticizes a Journal-World sports columnist for praising a BYU player’ s dismissal over alleged sexual conduct under a strict code banning premarital sex and many behaviors. He invokes Brigham Young’s polygamist founder and 16 year old marriages to argue the university’s ethics are hypocritical and shameful.
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Call to donate to Just Food of Lawrence
Richard Andrade urges local readers to support Just Food in Douglas County after a funding shortfall. He admits personal inaction and asks others who mean well but delay to contribute now at justfoodfund.org, noting every donation stays in the area to feed hungry people.
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Lawrence
Kansas budget gaps stir debate over corporate attraction costs
In Kansas as in many states, deficits prompt talks of cutting education health care and public services while questioning how much money is spent to lure corporations and what benefits are gained. The author argues for clearer accountability and possible new governance among states.
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Beneft
Justin Anderson
Oskaloosa
Aerophobic Clinic Helps Flyers At KU Medical Center
In 1986 Kansas University Medical Center hosted an Aerophobic Clinic to aid people with fear of flying. A participant chose to skip a Hawaii trip due to claustrophobia, while psychologist Walter H. Gunn led the program. Some may never enjoy flying, but could avoid panic attacks.
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