Kansas as a national beacon for civil rights
Curtis Pitts argues Kansas should lead in civil rights, citing its Free State history and Brown v. Board. He highlights the 2017 Kansas Black Expo in East Topeka with events at Gage Park and Lake Shawnee to foster dialogue, inclusion, and community trust. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports.
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Guest editorials reflect reader views in The Herald
A note states guest editorials are published to offer readers a variety of opinion and that views expressed are not necessarily those of The Herald or its editor.
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Tribute to restore barn at Seventh and Eisenhower
Freone Hollinger of Rural Ottawa urges honoring the 0.C. Wolf, Ott and Bowers families by refurbishing the local barn at Seventh and Eisenhower. The note credits these families with contributing to the county and state, including the ground for Camp Chippewa, and calls for decisive action.
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Prayer and revival urged after disaster, Ottawa note
John Comstock of Ottawa argues that prayer on public property shows unity in crisis but calls for true repentance and revival across America citing Isaiah 59 2 James 5 16 and urging collective fasting and confession to heal the nation.
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Trump pardons Arpaio tests American democracy
Davis Merritt argues Trump used a constitutional authority to pardon Arizona ex-sheriff Joe Arpaio, but the move undermines the checks and balances and the rule of law. The piece warns of dangerous precedents if presidents intervene in contempt rulings and urges defense of an independent judiciary.
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Political contact list for Kansas lawmakers and offices
A compact directory of addresses phone numbers and online contacts for U S senators representatives and the governor in Kansas including offices in Topeka Olathe Overland Park and Topeka KS. The list includes Memorial Hall state capitol rooms and email forms for several officials.
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