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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 2021

Page

4

Public Forum A closer look at Texas law

William Skepnek of Lawrence argues against bounty style abortion law similar to the Fugitive Slave Act. He warns of chilling effects on physicians and patients and urges public voices to defend privacy and democracy. He questions how gestation length or private conduct could be legally scrutinized and calls for civic action.

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Hiding in plain sight by Lawrence progressives

A letter criticizes Lawrence progressives for clinging to past racism and failing to acknowledge American advances from the Emancipation Proclamation to civil rights laws. The writer contrasts progressive views with historical figures like George Wallace and argues for a universal human race interpretation. Carl Burkhead.

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Readers urged to sign letters for journal page

The Journal-World invites concise 250 word letters to the editor signed with the writer’s name, full address, and telephone number. The paper reserves the right to edit content for clarity while preserving viewpoints and welcomes submissions via email at letters ljworld.com.

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Texas ambitions clash with harsh rights limits and business concerns

Froma Harrop argues Texas pursues low taxes and a mild climate while enacting six week abortion bans and aggressive LGBTQ restrictions. She cites citizen enforcement, potential cash bounties, and a Stasi like surveillance vibe, noting corporate pushback from Dell, Apple, Microsoft, and others amid a climate of political hostility.

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Supreme Court Rebuffs Biden Amid Crisis Tides

A fragmented view ties Biden’s rough period to Ida, Afghanistan, Delta, fires, and failing systems. The Court’s 5-4 refusal to block a Texas six week abortion limit is cast as a political pivot benefiting Republicans and the Democratic stance. The piece notes strife from climate events to political drama, highlighting a chaotic national mood.

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Abortion legal battles loom as Dobbs case nears ruling

Kathleen Parker notes a pivotal clash ahead with Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health, while the Texas Heartbeat Act's unique private-enforcement approach sidesteps state official enforcement. The piece surveys Roe, Casey, and public opinion, predicting a nationwide abortion focus in coming weeks.

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