More reason for Medicaid in Kansas editorial
The editorial cites Census data showing Kansas uninsured rates rising from 12.3% in 2013 to 8.7% in 2016 while national rates were 14.5% and 8.6% respectively. It argues Kansas failed to expand Medicaid under ACA, hindering access for the poor, and notes Gov Brownback’s opposition and Lt. Gov Colyer’s stance. It ends on possible 2018 expansion momentum.
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Brother believed dead returns after 38 years in Denver
A. C. Johnson of Lawrence meets his brother John Johnson who had been missing since 1879. John visited Lawrence for two weeks after learning four trades in Denver and now farms a nine acre tract growing mushrooms. He kept plans secret to surprise relatives upon return. Reprinted with permission from Sarah St. John.
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Nickel prophets miss the point amid storms and faith
A critique of self styled religious spokespeople who blame disasters on politics or morality. The piece argues true faith requires humility and silence before God, not pontifical certainty or scapegoating. It urges compassion and self restraint when calamity strikes Florida, Houston, Jersey, New Orleans, and beyond.
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Notable historical events on September 14
Key inspired the Star Spangled Banner after Fort McHenry bombardment in 1814. Marx published Das Kapital in 1867 in Hamburg. McKinley died in 1901 from an assassin's gunshot in Buffalo, Roosevelt succeeding him. Princess Grace of Monaco died in 1982 from car crash injuries.
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Climate solutions letter from Kansas readers on government role
A Kansas reader from Lawrence argues for a balanced approach to climate action. The writer says markets alone fail to fix market failures and calls for government foundations that enable innovation, with private sector deployment of new technologies following. The piece ends by contrasting freedom with state authority and cites Charles and David Koch.
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Public forum urges Jenkins join climate caucus in Kansas
Lawrence resident Tony Schmidt urges Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins to join the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus to add a Kansas seat. The letter notes 26 Republicans and 26 Democrats currently in the group and promotes completing Sesquicentennial Point for Lawrence’s 150th birthday.
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Lawrence 163rd Birthday Celebrated with Walk Through Time
Lawrence marks its 163rd birthday on Sept 18 2017 highlighting the Walk through Time at Sesquicentennial Point. The exhibit honors Amos Lawrence Plymouth Congregational Church and First United Methodist Church with stones from 1854 onward and a 2004 time capsule for 2054 bicentennial.
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Letters to the Editor Submission Guidelines Note
The Journal-World states letters must be 250 words or fewer and signed with name address and phone. Only name and city published. The paper may edit for viewpoint and grants a nonexclusive license to publish and distribute. Submissions go to P O Box 888 Lawrence Kansas or email letters ljworld com.
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