Editorial on Kasold plan echoes Ninth Street traffic woes
The piece argues that shrinking Kasold echoes the Ninth Street conversion while proposing a roundabout at Harvard Road. It notes slower speeds yet rising neighborhood cuts through Old West Lawrence, raising safety concerns for pedestrians and cyclists and questioning the new lane merge.
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Language and prejudice in American politics today
Leonard Pitts Jr. argues that coded bigotry has shifted from overt slurs to subtler dog whistles. He cites Wallace, Nixon, Reagan, and Bush era rhetoric, then condemns Trump and Carson for Islamophobic statements, warning such talk reveals deep national divides about liberty and equality.
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Douglas County Baby Show Tops Douglas County Fair Feature
The Lawrence Daily Journal-World notes the county fair’s baby show drew nearly fifty mothers and their youngsters to the fine arts building. The piece highlights community pride in the babies as a standout feature, rivaling agriculture horticulture and cooking in local interest.
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Climate courage letter to editor supports climate action
NASA reports January to August 2015 as the hottest period since 1880 and rising global temperatures, oceans, and extreme weather. The writer cites human impact, notes bipartisan dialogue and a Republican HR 424 proposal, and urges Kansans to contact their representatives with support. Ken Lassman, Lawrence.
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Public support urged for Just Food appeal and diet plan debate
A resident community letter supports the Just Food emergency appeal while raising concerns about a local traffic plan on Kasold between Eighth and 14th streets. The writer cites aging residents, heavy congestion, long northbound merges, truck routes, and the Journal-World stance, urging caution over lane reductions and a roundabout.
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Liberal Arts Education Linked To High Salaries Debate
George Wiley argues that articles listing medicine dentistry law business and STEM as undergraduate majors mislead readers. He says these fields are graduate level, while a strong liberal arts undergrad can pave the way to advanced study and high paying careers, echoing Chang Hwan Kim on salaries.
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