Editorial on Real ID voting hurdles and Kansas law
The editorial analyzes how a Real ID driven citizenship proof rule catches former voters who cancel registrations or move within Kansas, leaving about 17,700 registrations in suspense. It explains phased DMV data collection, the differ ent treatment for renewals, and irony of canceling then registering anew. It urges lawmakers to fix the law and its implementation to avoid disenfranchising qualified voters.
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Kansas
Donna Bell
Journal-World
Bell
Douglas County
Johnson County
Lawrence
Jamie Shew
State Division of Vehicles
Shew
Division of Vehicles
Secretary of State
I Am Malala and a Thankful Heart in Turbulent Times
Leonard Pitts Jr reflects on Malala Yousafzai's courage against Taliban oppression and her memoir I Am Malala. He contrasts her fearless advocacy for education with his gratitude for American women's freedoms, noting the danger she faced and the universal value of courage.
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Swat Valley
Pakistan
Malala Yousafzai
Malala
Daily Show
Jon Stewart
Talib
Stewart
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King
Leonard Pitts Jr
The
Miami Herald
Conspicuous spending fuels art market excess in gilded age
Mike Hoefich critiques the art world's rising valuations and the 1 percent culture behind record prices. He notes a $142 million Francis Bacon sale and a $58 million Koons sculpture, arguing such sums eclipse social needs and reflect wealth concentration rather than inherent art value. He cites Sotheay/Times coverage and questions sky box bidding.
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Germany
Christie’s
Francis Bacon
Lucian Freud
Jeff Koons
New York Times
Jackson Pollock
Pollock
United States
New York
Times
Mike Hoefich
Kansas University School of Law
Journal-World
Planning first for Downtown Lawrence growth
Public Forum letter from George Smith urges careful urban design before proposals for new tall buildings. He cites downtown Lawrence as a gem to value and nurture, arguing planning should precede development to boost vitality, commerce, walkability, and visual impact.
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Lawrence
Tom Harper
Public Forum
George Smith
Young reader lauds recycling push in Public Forum
Adam Ziegler urges citizens to recycle and act responsibly for the environment. A letter from Anna Slemmer praises his stance, notes some resist opposing responsibility, and thanks him as an environmental hero. The Journal-World invites letters under 250 words and outlines submission rules by mail or email.
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Adam Ziegler
Public Forum
Adam
Anna Slemmer
Lawrence
Journal-World
Journal- World
Ijworld.com
Lawrence Lions fall to Manhattan in 6A state final
Lawrence High School fans endured mist and drizzle as the Lions lost 14 to 7 to Manhattan in the 6A state championship at Memorial Stadium. More than 4,000 supporters witnessed the rematch of last year’s title contenders under cool, damp conditions.
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Lawrence
Lions
Manhattan
Memorial Stadium
LHS
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