Pre protests swirl over HBO series Confederate
The Los Angeles Times notes a heated backlash to HBO announced drama Confederate a speculative tale of slavery in a modern South created by David Benioff and D B Weiss with Malcolm and Nichelle Tramble Spellman as executive producers Critics call it reckless given current politics and history but question whether the show will offend without having been written or seen yet and whether calls to cancel are justified The piece argues for artistic freedom while acknowledging Hollywood's past race issues and the potential to spark discussion rather than derail a project PMID
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HBO
South
April Reign
Hollywood
David Benioff
D.B Weiss
Mason-Dixon Demilitarized Zone
Benioff
Disney
Touchstone Pictures
Spike Lee
Bronx
Indus
Shadows and Purple Haze Memories From Oak Lodge
The writer recalls bands at Oak Lodge north of Ottawa in the early 1960s. Bud McArdle and Jim Gardner led the Shadowmen who played there while the writer was in high school. Jerry Lee Lewis supposedly performed, Liz Taylor not confirmed. Later Bud and Jim ran the Purple Haze on North Main, now a grocery turned antique store, recalling fond memories.
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Old Oak Lodge
Ottawa
Bud McArdle
Jim Gardner
Shadowmen
Liz Taylor
Jerry Lee Lewis
Bud
Jim
North Main
Confederate statues prompt Virginia debate over names
Readers weigh removing General Lee statue in Charlottesville amid questions about U S military bases named for Confederate officers. The debate connects to broader calls to reassess memorials and legacy, with critics linking removal to civil rights progress and supporters citing heritage.
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General Lee
Charlottesville
Virginia
U.S
War of Words and Truth in Public Discourse
A critical look at how language shapes politics across time and places, highlighting failures of truth from figures like Kris Kobach Sam Brownback and Pat Roberts. The piece argues words can mislead, manipulate, and harm public trust, urging clearer honesty and accountability.
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George Orwell
Trump
Sam Brownback
Pat Roberts
Moran
Roberts
U.S. Senate
Kansas
Contact details for Kansas political offices and U S president
A set of contact addresses and phone numbers for the White House and Kansas officials including U S Senator Jerry Moran Olath e Office Sam Brownback Governor Derek Schmidt Attorney General. The listed offices cover Washington D C and Topeka with street addresses and web or email references.
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Sam Brownback
Kansas State Capitol
10Th Ave
Topeka
Derek Schmidt
Memorial Hall
10Th Street
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Shreita Hothe
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Steve Senor
Ottawa Herald
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White House
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