Mall arrest over peaceful shirt sparks free speech debate
Leonard Pitts Jr. recalls the Albany mall arrest of Stephen Downs for wearing a peace shirt. Downs faced trespassing charges after defying an ultimatum to remove the shirt, while the mall later declined to press charges. Protesters gathered, underscoring tensions between private venue policies and free expression.
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Wal Mart plans in Lawrence spark letter to editor
Doris Stine of Lawrence urges readers to reconsider Wal Mart’s arrival citing high profits, modest wages about 18 000 annually, health insurance deductions, and ongoing gender discrimination suits affecting thousands of workers. She references Mother Jones data and calls for reading the March issue before applying.
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Wal-Mart
Doris Stine
Lawrence
Commuters Question Time for Lawrence City Commissioners
Doug Stremel argues that serving on the Lawrence City Commission is not full time and questions whether commuters can be fair and effective. He shares his own experience commuting to Topeka, quitting his job, and starting a Lawrence business, urging residents to consider if long commutes hinder attendance at meetings and study sessions.
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Lawrence
Topeka
Doug Stremel
Living wage support gains broad backing in Lawrence
More than five thousand residents and several City Commission candidates back the Kaw Valley Living Wage Alliance petition urging tax break recipients with at least ten workers to pay wages 30 percent above poverty. In 2003 that means $9.53 per hour plus benefits. Clint Bradley opposes the plan and argues for market wages.
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Lawrence
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David Smith
Magers Endorses Mike’s Economic Development Plan
Chuck Magers of Free State Brewery Wheatfields praises Mike’s business like planning and governance. He says Mike’s agenda balances economic development with benefits for Lawrence.
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Free State
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Lawrence
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