Views From Kansas: Kobach education plan criticized
An editor's note argues against Kobach's plan to fund public schools by a grading system tied to standardized tests and vouchers for lower-performing districts. It contends such a scheme harms public education, limits options for special needs and rural students, and shifts focus from proper funding to punishing outcomes. The piece urges consistent accountability and equitable support for Kansas schools.
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Mice that roared shape the Russia probe narrative
Washington post columnist David Ignatius argues the Russia investigation revolves around peripheral figures who gain center-stage. He cites Stefan Halper George Nader Paul Manafort and Oleg Deripaska as examples while noting Mueller must keep the core inquiry coherent amid a Trump distraction circus.
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George W. Bush
Iraq
Picnic at Baldwin City Promises Pleasant Reminiscence
The Kansas 1¢ Daily Tribune notes a Thursday May picnic in Baldwin City vicinity. About a hundred ladies and gentlemen attended a basket dinner, croquet, swinging and conversation. It hints that one or two couples have cause to consider it a memorable day.
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Respect for authority and religious belief clash in editorials
A reader from Lawrence critiques George Will and a Kansas editorial on loyalty to state and federal leaders. The letter argues authority derives from biblical submission and questions Will's certainty about Trump and Pence, suggesting pride influences his views.
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Carl Burkhead
Lawrence
Public Forum and Nobel Peace Prize Opinion
A reader suggests the Nobel Peace Prize should honor a person who advanced peace between nations and disarmed conflict. The letter criticizes the current administration for divisiveness, flouting allies, and inciting conflict in the Middle East, questions Trump as a Nobel candidate, and signs Cathy Molineux.
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Lawrence
Responsible cycling and road safety concerns in Lawrence
Ronald K Wilson argues for stricter bike rider rules including insurance licensing and testing, urges police enforcement of all road laws, notes mixed experiences with law enforcement, and advocates shared road responsibility among drivers and cyclists while stressing education and accountability.
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Lawrence
Germany
America
Ronald K. Wilson
Nobel Peace Prize Origins and Qualification
The Nobel Peace Prize was created by Alfred Nobel and has been awarded annually since 1901. The article notes its establishment among his bequests and begins to discuss the qualifying criteria for recipients.
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Letters to the Journal-World Readers Sign and Submit
Letters must be 250 words or fewer and avoid name calling or libel. All letters must be signed with the writer’s name address and telephone number. The Journal World may edit letters without altering viewpoints. Submissions: P O Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or letters jworld com.
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