Evolution and knowledge under fire at Texas Tech
Leonard Krishtalka argues that science standards must prevail over religious belief in medical school letters of recommendation. He cites evolution's central role in disease understanding and drug discovery, warning that denying evolutionary science undermines medicine and broader knowledge.
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Lubbock
Michael L. Dini
Micah Spradling
Dini
Liberty Legal Institute
Plano
Texas
Spradling
Justice Department
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
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Leonard Krishtalka
Natural History Museum and Biodiversity Research Center
Kansas University
Alfa-Kan rep counters survey concerns over resident feedback
The Kansas affiliate for the Assisted Living Federation argues the new survey process expands resident involvement, improves care accuracy, and strengthens investigations of charts and facilities. Surveyors will interview residents and families and welcome complaints directly to inspectors, countering claims of industry bias.
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Alfa-Kan
Kansas
Assisted Living Federation Assn
Scott Rothschild
Dave Ranney
Public Forum Urges Informed View On Industry Standards
Jeanine Bahmani, executive director of Alfa-Kan in Olathe, urges Roth Schild and Ranney to educate themselves about the industry. She suggests contacting the state and interviewing surveyors about the new process to learn directly from the department and experts before making judgments.
Builder Agenda Sparks City Growth Debate
Jeffrey Moran argues that developers and contractors push a build anywhere stance to curb smart growth and block Lawrence from evolving into a more attractive, affordable place to live. He cites plans for a second Wal-Mart near Free State High and other westward expansions as strategic moves.
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City Commission
Boulder
Wal-Mart
Free State High
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Lawrence
Jeffrey Moran
Roundabouts spark safety clash in America
Anthony Javier Brown-Davis of Quail Run School argues against roundabouts citing near misses for cyclists and pedestrians, driver confusion, and obstructed emergency vehicle access. He urges replacing roundabouts with speed bumps or stop signs to improve safety and response times.
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America
Anthony Javier Brown-Davis
Quail Run School
Lawrence
Douglas County Tax Valuation Protest and Vehicle Spending
Douglas County residents urge action against what they call excessive property valuations and county spending on new SUVs. The author advocates filing protest forms and seeking legal action similar to California's Proposition 13, proposing bicycle commuting for county inspectors.
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Douglas County
California
Matt Montgomery
Eudora
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