Ward urges independent probes of legislative sexual harassment
Kansas House Minority Leader Jim Ward calls for independent investigators to handle sexual harassment complaints against legislators, a proposal gaining attention amid lingering concerns from a former staff chief and echoed by national MeToo momentum. Critics warn of added bureaucracy, while supporters cite ongoing scandals in other states and the need for safe workplaces.
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Senate
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Missouri
Women’s Foundation
Harvey Weinstein
Men Must Do Better In Wake Of Harassment Revelations
Leonard Pitts reflects on a wave of sexual harassment accusations against powerful men including Weinstein Besh Affleck Toback Bush O Reilly and Cosby. He argues the issue is not a sudden rise but a break in silence prompting courage to name offenders and demand accountability.
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Harvey Weinstein
Lupita Nyong’o
Angelina Jolie
Ashley Judd
John Besh
Ben Affleck
Hilarie Burton
Mark Halperin
James Toback
United States
George H.W. Bush
Heather Lind
Bill O’reilly
Los Angeles Times
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Weinstein
O’reilly
Leonard Pitts
The
Miami Herald
Lenore Skenazy
Lawrence Journal-World
Joe Best
Leland R. Engelbrecht
Lawrence
Police in 1867 Court: Fined for false pretenses in Kansas
From the Kansas Daily Tribune dated Oct 29 1867 an offender pleaded guilty to obtaining money by false pretenses and paid a $15 fine and costs. The report notes plentiful game including prairie chickens quails ducks with mallard shooting starting and wild geese appearing on river sand bars.
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Kansas Daily Tribune
Party destruction and the 2018 election questions
Richard Sengpiehl of Lawrence argues the Republican party is fragmenting under Trump influence led by Bannon and Ingraham, citing Moore, Flake, Corker and McCain. He notes Kansas Republicans’ support for Trump, recalls Brownback tax cuts causing downgrades, and asks if moderates can restore policy in 2018 state and national races.
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Alabama
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Arizona
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Tennessee
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Richard Sengpiehl
Lawrence
Sunday Comic Void and a Moth Page Surprise
The reader notes a decline in Sunday comics while highlighting a full page on moths last Sunday. The remark implies laughter’s role in daily life and questions where the humor has gone.
Readers urge more comics and laughter in paper
A reader requests returning more humor in the newspaper comics and ads, arguing laughter improves mood amid daily grim stories. Letters touch on Halloween safety, gun violence discussion, and calls for civic action with references to Everytown for Gun Safety and local groups like Moms Demand Action and Willow Domestic Violence Center.
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Rita Moses
Lawrence
Everytown For Gun Safety
Douglas County
Moms Demand
Willow Domestic Violence Center
Claudia Olea
Brook Creek neighbors voice shelter concerns in 2001
In January 2001 Brook Creek residents raised safety, flood, and service-distance worries about a Salvation Army shelter. Officials ignored those concerns, and even with the Burroughs Creek Trail now built, issues persist though not mentioned in the paper. Richard Noever invites letters to P.O. Box 888 or email.
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