GOP debate pact narrows choices for Kansas voters
Editorial condemns the Kansas GOP pact requiring equal time and no follow ups, spurring concern that frontrunners Colyer and Kobach avoid tough questions. Jim Barnett refused to sign and was barred from the first sanctioned debate. Debates regulate issues but limit candor and pressure responses, harming voters’ understanding before the August 7 primary.
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Epublican
Republican Party
Kansas
Jeff Colyer
Kris Kobach
Ken Selzer
Jim Barnett
Topeka
Barnett
Colyer
Kobach
Sam Brownback
Brownback
Kansas Press Association
Betrayal fears rise as Afrin falls to Turkish forces
David Ignatius argues that the Afrin seizure shows a dangerous pattern where Kurds, key U.S. allies against Islamic State, are abandoned by great powers. He warns that retreating to satisfy Turkey risks chaos in Manbij and jeopardizes gains against IS while highlighting Russian complicity and the fragile U.S. stance in northeastern Syria.
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Washington
Afrin
U.S
America
Syria
SDF
Islamic State Front
Turkey
United States
Manbij
Euphrates River
Raqqa
No-Man’s Land
Obama
Euphrates
Russia
Iran
Beirut
Geneva
David Ignatius
Washington Post Writers Group
Lawrence Journal-World Editorial Pledge and Staff
The Lawrence Journal-World defines its mission as accurate and fair news reporting with no mixing of opinion, safeguarding citizens' rights, showing sympathy for the disadvantaged, exposing dishonesty in public affairs, and supporting community improvement. Kathleen Johnson and Allie Sebelius are listed as advertising and marketing directors.
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EconTalk podcast: open minds and big ideas in economics
Economist Mona Charen reviews Russ Roberts EconTalk noting its wide reach from driverless cars to price gouging laws. The show mixes accessible topics, skepticism of dogma, and curiosity about unintended consequences, with guests challenging and shaping Roberts’ views.
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Russ’ Roberts
EconTalk
Roberts
Stanford University
Hoover Institution
Duke University
Mike Munger
Paul Bloom
Adam Smith
Mona Charen
Creators Syndicate
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