Editorial: Mint favors Wal-Mart in new dollar coin rollout
The article argues the U S Mint’s plan to distribute the Sacagawea dollar through Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club unfairly channels access via a purchase, sidelining banks and the public. It notes Ottawa’s early circulation, a funded campaign planned for March, and concerns about a novelty coin tied to a major retailer.
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Government faith and racial profiling in Kansas policing
The Salina Journal editorial urges Kansas to track law enforcement stops by race, color, ethnicity, age and gender, and to publish yearly reports to restore public trust. It cites a Rep. Carlos Mayans anecdote and argues reporting could prove or refute racial profiling, guiding future action.
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Guest Editorials Reflect Diverse Reader Views
Editorials published for reader variety, with opinions not necessarily representing The Herald or its editor.
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Government contact details for Kansas lawmakers and officials
Addresses and phone numbers for President Clinton and U S Senators Roberts Brownback, plus Representative Ryan and Governor Graves, and Kansas State officials Tyron Tanner Feyerborn with office locations in Washington D C and Topeka. Provides district offices, capitals, and website mentions.
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Gun rights debate tied to responsibility and safety
Anderson County Attorney Campbell calls the Kincaid shooting an accident amid warnings that unlocked loaded firearms in homes with children cause avoidable deaths. The piece stresses gun ownership culture, Clinton gun licensing proposals, and the need for responsible use.
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Time to retire the Confederate flag in South Carolina
An author urges removing the Confederate battle flag from the South Carolina capitol, acknowledging heritage and sacrifice while arguing the symbol has become a byword for hate and oppression. The piece reflects on personal history, public sentiment, and the need to adapt to changing meanings.
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