Editorial: repeal Kansas Israel boycott law now
The piece argues Kansas should repeal a 2017 law barring state contracts with any entity engaged in boycotting Israel. It notes legal challenges, cites U S District Judge Crabtree blocking enforcement, and critiques House Bill 2778 as a partial fix that still infringes free speech. The author urges full repeal to restore First Amendment rights and avoid political censorship.
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Israel
Kansas
Kansas Department of Commerce
Boog Highberger
Lawrence
Highberger
U.S
Daniel Crabtree
Esther Koontz
The
American Civil Liberties Union
Koontz
North Newton
Mennonite Church
Wichita
Big Brother on Facebook drives deactivation and doubt
Linda Chavez argues Facebook data mining and political manipulation threaten democracy. She recalls joining for family photos, posting carefully, and gradually blocking users while alarmed by Cambridge Analytica and Russian interference. The piece warns of pervasive tracking, targeted ads, and calls for user protections.
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Apple
Washington Post
WaPo
Big Brother
National Security Agency
Amazon
Facebook
Linda Chavez
OLD HOME TOWN REPRINTED WITH LOCAL HISTORY VIEW
Sarah St. John presents a historical vignette from Lawrence history, inviting readers to visit the Daily Lawrence History page on Facebook for more archival pieces and context.
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Sarah St. John
Facebook.com
Reader letter on online forums and debt views
Subscriber criticizes biased forums on the Journal-World site and urges moderation. He cites Kansas debt trends, compares per capita debt to Nebraska, and questions editorial stance on the federal debt crisis and a national constitutional convention. The letter names Carl Ellerd and Conrad Griebel from Lawrence.
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Journal-World
Carl Ellerd
Kansas
Nebraska
Mike Patton
Forbes
Conrad Griebel
Lawrence
Abolitionist Roots Clash With Douglas County Jail Plan
Brendan M. Lynch urges voters to reject a 44 million tax funded jail expansion, arguing it will cost 165 million over 20 years and worsen racial disparities. He cites higher inmate black population than county residents and references Michelle Alexander’s critique of mass incarceration.
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China
Saudi Arabia
Douglas County
United Way
Michelle Alexander
U.S
Brendan M. Lynch
Lawrence
Appalling jail plan prompts county ballot vote
The community faces a mailed ballot next month on a sweeping expansion of the Douglas County Jail. The measure centers on whether to approve a plan to add capacity, with concerns about the moral fitness of the area and the implications for incarceration rates in Douglas County.
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Douglas County
Zoning talks seek small houses on small lots
In a Journal World letter Lynn Bodle urges City Commission and planning to explore progressive housing ideas and alternative methods such as straw bale construction to boost affordability. Jarek Piekalkiewicz adds skepticism about arming teachers, noting urban combat realities and quips about not being serious.
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Journal-World
City Commission and Planning Department
Lynn Bodle
Lawrence
Vincent Muirhead
Jarek Piekalkiewicz
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Chad Lawhorn
Kim Callahan
Kathleen Johnson
Allie Sebelius
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