History and memory clash in civil rights debate
Leonard Pitts Jr. examines how conservatives rewrite the Civil War and civil rights era, citing Glenn Beck and Haley Barbour, and contrasts memory with truth through personal recollections of Verna Bailey and the dangers of erasing history. The piece ends urging moral reflection on past harms and lessons.
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Castro and the Cuban model in changing times
George Will notes Fidel Castro, 84, questions the Cuban model as Cuba's reforms shrink public services and expand state layoffs. He recalls Sartre and Parisian doubt, the Bay of Pigs era, and shifts in U.S. policy that shield Cuba from Western change while diaspora politics shape Washington.
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Kansas urged to pursue regional passenger rail ROI
Shelby Smith of Wichita argues Kansas should act on a regional passenger rail plan. Studies from KU and KDOT show strong economic returns, with $3.20 gained for every $1 invested and about 174000 potential riders annually. Federal funds prioritize interstate rail collaborations, while Amtrak projects rail route stops in multiple cities.
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