Disappointed by farm rules ruling blocks independent farmers
Editorial critiques U.S. Sen Pat Roberts and the administration for sidelining Final Farmer Fair Practice Rules under the Grain Inspection Packers and Stockyards Act. It argues four major poultry producers control 50 to 60 percent of the market, stifling independent farmers who must prove harm to the entire industry to win cases. The piece cites Don Stull and warns the move leaves small producers at a disadvantage and tilts the playing field toward multinational agribusiness.
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Don Stull
University of Kansas
Kentucky
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Sen. Roberts
MeToo prompts stories of harassment from senators and others
The hashtag MeToo movement invites women who faced harassment to share experiences. Several high profile figures, including four female U.S. senators, have been named in accounts on the platform as part of broader discussions about women's rights and accountability.
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Hollywood
U.S
Sexual harassment stories from daughters and nurses
Cal Thomas recounts a daughter facing a boss inviting her to sit on his lap and Crystal a nurse in San Antonio describing constant harassment by doctors. The piece argues for clearer standups by women and a male-dominated culture needs reshaping, urging parental guidance to teach children to resist harassment.
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San Antonio
Texas
Crystal
Four Rules for Interpreting White House Responses
A letter to the editor comments on how the White House handles daily events with four rules. It suggests denouncing bad news as fake news, downplaying proven statements, dismissing polls as fake, or invoking Hillary Clinton's alleged misdeeds, ending with a note on insanity. The piece cites Thomas Paine and Jeff Southard of Lawrence.
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Hillary
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Lawrence
Editorial on gun policy and political blame in Las Vegas
The writer argues liberal outrage over the Las Vegas shooting is exaggerated while noting Democrats’ alleged role in gun crime debates. Mention is made of the bump stock used by the shooter, approved by the ATF in 2010, and a prediction that Republicans may seek to outlaw bump stocks. The piece references Obama era ATF actions such as fast and furious.
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Las Vegas
ATF
Obama
Public forum cites fast and furious gun scandal and presidential opposition
The letter accuses the public forum of noting 2000 high powered rifles illegally transferred to Mexican cartels linked to over 200 murders including a Border Patrol agent. It claims El Chapo possessed a .50 caliber rifle and alleges Holder and DOJ officials lied to Congress, with Obama invoking executive privilege. It also praises a U S Air Force Band concert at Lied Center praising veterans and KU ties.
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el Chapo
Eric Holder
DOJ
Congress
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Obama
Ed White
Lawrence
Chancellor Girod faces backlash over $350 million football fundraising push
Emily Mulligan argues the new chancellor should retract a $350 million football focused campaign at KU, contending the university and state have more urgent needs and donors should be asked to fund the stadium only if priorities align with the public good.
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Girod
Emily Mulligan
Lawrence
Lecompton Trustee Backed Scenic River Road Change
Ed Daniels, Lecompton Township trustee, faced three months of pressure before retroactively signing a permit. The plan shifts an underground power line to the north side of the BNSF track, avoiding further Scenic River Road destruction.
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Ed Daniels
Lecompton Township
Scenic River Road
BNSF
Scenic Road
Paul Bahnmaier
Lecompton
Letters to the editor submission details
Readers may submit letters by mail to P.O. Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or by email at letters ljworld.com.
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