Right move on review board oversight of police complaints
Lawrence commissioners back a draft ordinance to give a community review board full access to police misconduct investigations involving bias complaints and to accept public complaints. The board would review in executive sessions with outage public comment at open sessions, aiming for transparency and accountability.
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Trump’s trip shadowed by Russia probe and fights
President in a contentious mood after four months, insisting Comey was right to fire. he vows to press ahead with a combative stance while Mueller takes over the Russia inquiry. Abroad, he aims to overhaul ties with Saudi Arabia and the Gulf, signaling an “Arab NATO” and a large weapons deal to boost U.S. jobs.
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Strange Fruit Reframed as Charlottesville Torches Stir Debate
Connie Schultz recalls Charlottesville protests and Confederate statues while noting the history of lynching in America. The column links 1930s song Strange Fruit to modern white supremacist demonstrations, contrasting peaceful vigils with violent pasts and urging remembrance.
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