Quote of the Day by Thurgood Marshall in 1974
The quotation credits Thurgood Marshall, then a U S Supreme Court justice, with affirming that the First Amendment serves both democratic needs and the human drive for self expression. It highlights constitutional protection as a force for personal liberty.
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Kansas Promotes Small Town Tourism Partnership
A Kansas agency and the Kansas Sampler Foundation receive a $50,000 grant to build a regional tourism Web site and training program. Towns will gain pages highlighting local attractions and events, inviting residents and visitors to explore rural Kansas despite economic pressures.
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Ottawa High School Student Council outlines plans for leadership week
Ottawa High School confirms National Student Leadership Week from April 19 to 25. Newly elected officers Abby Guenther, Abby New, Karl Lutz, and Zach George lead a council with class representatives. They plan student board dialogue, highlight activities like drama and debate, sponsor a blood drive, and pursue annual projects to engage the student body before future years.
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No Moderates in Taliban, Says Feminist Leaders
Martha Burk notes critics reject the label moderate Taliban amid Obama’s push for more troops and aid. Feminist Majority Foundation leader Eleanor Smeal and Afghan rights figure Dr. Sima Samar urge safeguarding women’s rights as policy shifts unfold. They press for action on health and education, warn against cultural norms trampling rights, and back hearings led by Sen. Barbara Boxer to ensure women are not forgotten in the plan.
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