Call forAid Ties to Rights of Women Worldwide
A commentary urges developed nations to tie international aid to gender rights. It cites Bangladesh acid attack on a 9 year old wife, calls for ending child marriage, condemns female mutilation and trafficking, and argues aid should pressure laws protecting women while respecting cultures. Congress and the president must require stipulations with aid dollars.
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United States
U.S
Bangladesh
Denmark
Congress
Contact list of Kansas and federal officials in Topeka and Washington
A fragmented directory lists U S president address and White House contact, and provides multiple U S Senators Sam Brownback and Pat Roberts, plus Rep Jim Ryun. Also included are Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius and state legislators with office addresses and phone numbers for Topeka and state capitol.
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George Bush
White House
Washington
D.C
Whitehouse
U.S
Pat Roberts
Hart Senate
Washington, D.C
Roberts
Senate
Sam Brownback
Pera Browach
Cher Tm
Jim Ryun
Rayburn House
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Ryun
House
Kathleen Sebalius
State Capitol
Topeka
State
Robert Tyson
Tyson
Tom Holland
Holland
Bill Feverborn
Feverborn
Jon Humerickhouse
State Capital
Humerickhouse
Stanley Dreher
Dreher
Muslims Face Rising Backlash on Campuses and in Lawmakers
Shadi Hamid in Washington notes the escalation of anti Muslim hostility since Sept 11. Conservatives criticize Muslim participation while incidents persist from UC San Diego to UCLA and Maryland and Ohio schools. Massachusetts Republicans propose barring students from terror sponsoring nations.
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America
Iraq
Cal Thomas
Thomas
University of California, San Diego
Mecca
San Diego
Gov. Thomas Johnson High School
Maryland
Ohio
New York Times
Massachusetts
Shadi Hamid
Washington, D.C
Muslim Students Association of the
U.S. and
Canada
Msa-National
Georgetown
Edu
Community calls for bus service reform over safety concerns
A new resident criticizes the school board superintendent and bus service for inadequate transportation within 2 1/2 miles of schools. They cite lack of sidewalks and school zones on Wilson Road and Highway 59, unsafe walking conditions, and high local sex offender presence. The writer urges a pay-for-ride option or district transportation for all students, asking neighbors to contact the board at (785) 229-8010.
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Wilson Road
Highway 59
Ottawa
Franklin County
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Gordon Billingsley
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Linda Brown
Kathy Miller
Manaermiller
Ken Kistner
Kkismer
OH Gray
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Tim Millburn
Prassroom
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