Drought Pressure Prompts Kansas Water Conservation Push
In southwest Kansas drought remains severe with December rainfall offering rare relief. The editorial urges broader water conservation beyond farming and notes Groundwater Foundation talks in Garden City about a community plan to conserve a critical resource across homes, businesses, and recreation.
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Editorial chorus from guest editors in Herald pages
Guest editors contribute opinion pieces for readers, offering diverse perspectives. The Herald states views may differ from its staff and editor, underscoring a platform for public discourse and varied commentary.
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Hope for 2013 Amid Moral Debate and Global Freedom
Susan Stamper Brown links perceived moral decline in the United States to global history, arguing conservatives must reclaim founding principles. She cites religious liberty, critiques progressive relativism, and recalls East German and Soviet collapse to illustrate faith and action sparking freedom.
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Safeguarding kids over gun rights after Newtown tragedy
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