Inclusive efforts at Kansas University face slow progress
Editorial notes that KU students voice concerns on race and inclusion as administrators plan action by mid January. Chancellor Gray-Little moderates a forum with about 1,000 attendees, pledging changes while Provost Vitter outlines steps toward retention, inclusion training, and accountability amid funding limits and political scrutiny.
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Obama reply questioned over passport found with attacker
The writer questions the meaning of a passport found near a terrorist’s body and suggests a Syrian passport is used to bolster claims of ISIS operatives among refugees. The piece frames the issue as political rhetoric and analyzes potential motives behind the passport discovery.
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France Obama clash over Paris attack and Syria policy
Charles Krauthammer analyzes the Paris terror attacks and the U S response. He critiques President Obama for perceived passivity and limited action in Syria while contrasting France led by Hollande with U S leadership. He argues ISIL containment remains unproven and questions U S priorities.
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No Compassion to the Editor in Refugee Debate
A reader in McLouth criticizes Gov Brown for considering an executive order to bar Syrian refugees in Kansas after the Paris attacks. The letter argues refugees are fleeing violence and questions sacrificing compassion for safety, invoking universal values and the phrase All lives matter.
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Public Forum on Social Media and Dialogue
Derek Hanson of Oskaloosa urges readers to embrace uncomfortable conversations on race gender and religion. He argues social media echoes housing segregation by silencing opposing viewpoints and calls for listening to diverse voices to foster true dialogue.
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Refugee policy fears and historical refugee crises
Stu Nowlin of Lawrence argues that refugee reception risks are overstated while criticizing past administrations for asylum policy failures. He cites the 1939 St Louis incident, warns against prejudice toward Syrians, and contends screening cannot be foolproof while urging action to prevent alienation and radicalization among youth.
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Naive thinking and journalistic bias in judging ISIS policy
The Journal-World discusses diversity in viewpoints and critiques the Obama administration's anti ISIS efforts and refugee vetting. It notes international involvement, Russian intervention, and limited U.S. troop engagement, while urging reader letters to Public Forum and outlining submission guidelines and contact details.
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