Immigration policy debate framed by Kansas shootings
A Kansas City context frames immigration policy as set against Syed Jamal, deported and reentered, and Arnoldo Pompa-Rascon, tied to shootings. The column argues priorities should target violent noncitizens over broadly deporting immigrants, cites local demographics, and critiques recent federal policy rhetoric.
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Lawrence
Syed Jamal
Kansas City
Northland
Russell Fisk
Donald Trump
Arnoldo Pompa-Rascon
Jamal
Pampa-Rascon
Hawaii
Bangladesh
Migration Policy Institute
Old Home Town from the Kansas Daily Tri 5 C
C W Potwin of Zanesville Ohio, brother in law of Wm Sturges, spent a business trip to Nebraska then visited Lawrence on his way home. He praised the historic city as the handsomest town and country he had seen in the West. Reprinted with permission from Sarah St John. See facebook DailyLawrence History.
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Kansas Daily Tri
Bune
C. W. Potwin
Wm. Sturges
Zanesville
Ohio
Potwin
Nebraska
Omaha
Leavenworth
Lawrence
Sarah St. John
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Single Mother of the Bride Steals Spotlight in Meghan Markle Story
Connie Schultz notes how Donna Ragland, Meghan Markle’s mother, faced public scrutiny as a divorced, single parent at the royal wedding. A Chicago poet Lesle Honore inspired by Ragland’s stance wrote a viral tribute praising single mothers for strength, resilience, and shared pride.
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Donna Ragland
Lesle Honore
Chicago
Ragland
Meghan Markle
Windsor Castle
Honore
Chicago Tribune
Mary Schmid
Doria
Dorias
Doria Ragland
Markle
al Green
Letters to the Editor Submission Guidelines
The Journal World invites letters up to 250 words. Avoid name calling and libelous language. Sign each letter with your name, address, and phone number. only name and city are published. Mail to P O Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or email letters ljworld com.
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Mural debate tests Lawrence values on equity and space
Shannon Portillo argues the May 15 City Commission decision to forward a Women of Color mural plan to the Arts Commission reflects a broader failure to live up to Lawrence’s inclusive ideals. The piece urges open public dialogue, highlights the library versus parking garage placement debate, and calls for representation of women of color in public spaces.
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Lawrence
City Commission
Arts Commission
Lawrence Journal-World
Women of Color
Friends of the Library
Womxn of Color
Darren Canady
Anthony Boynton
Jameelah Jones
Charlesia McKinney
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