Time to reflect on college graduations and futures
Editorial notes graduations bring celebration and sacrifice as families fund degrees and students juggle work and study. It questions whether Kansas University graduates plan careers, stay in state, or pursue further study, and how to make a degree valuable for personal and societal progress.
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Engines of Change: Cars and the American Dream
Ingrassia traces how cars mirror American values from the 1920s La Salle to the Prius, tracing a tug of practical versus pretentious. He ties Duesenberg and Corvette to status, notes VW and the Microbus emblem, and highlights cultural shifts shaped by models, ads, lawsuits, and consumer trends. George Will notes the Prius’ cultural resonance and the prestige of owning distinct automotives across decades.
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Obama backs same sex marriage amid North Carolina ban
Leonard Pitts Jr. argues Obama finally endorses same sex marriage in a moment of political courage while North Carolina votes to ban it. He contrasts progress with resistance, cites civil rights and contraception debates, and warns against turning back the clock. The piece frames this as a pivotal moment in the 2012 election discourse.
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Public ForumCritique of tax cuts and philanthropy in Kansas
In a public forum letter, the writer opposes tax cuts for the wealthy, arguing they fail to boost jobs without demand. The letter cites George Bush and Governor Brownback, urges directing funds to teachers and public workers, and questions David Koch’s $23 million museum donation versus aid for the homeless and uninsured in Kansas. The Journal World notes letters must be under 250 words and include name, address, and phone number.
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Old Home Town Ears Ago May 13 1912 Lawrence auto club grows
At least sixty one Lawrence automobile owners in 1912 will be members of the American Automobile Association. A few more may join before the local club applies for membership.
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