Editorial: Bully pulpit on church political influence
A editorial defends church involvement in politics and criticizes Brownback and other senators for seeking a DOJ probe into Americans United for Separation of Church and State. It argues that churches have shaped moral values and should educate voters without dictating choices, while noting past civil rights and antiwar activism rooted in religious groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Sam Brownback
Arian
Brownback
Justice Department
Washington D.C
Americans United For Separation of Church
Justice
The
Christian Coalition
Washington
Washington Group
Politi
Cal Left
South
Martin Luther King Jr
Opposing Kansas mental health abortion exception concerns
Dr Jared Pingleton tests before committees against late term abortion for mental health. He argues the phrase is vague, notes lack of data, ethics and licensure issues, and questions treatment gaps for mothers. He warns partial birth abortion harms both mother and child and urges legislators to oppose the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Senate
House
Congress
Jared P. Pingleton
Psy.d
Kansas City
Doonesbury on Editorial Pages Sparks Reader Debate
A reader from Melvern criticizes editorial page trends noting Doonesbury’s satire as grown-up and thought provoking. They question replacing it with fluff columns and request options, menus for reader choice, and reference past placements like The Lockhorns. The letter ends with signature Margaret Wilson.
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Doonesbury
Victoria Hull
Jim Hitch
Lockhorns
Hagar the Horrible
Frank
Ernest
Margaret Wilson Melvern
Address book of Kansas political figures and offices
A compact list of politicians and officials with office locations in Washington and Topeka. Includes President Bill Clinton, U S Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, Rep Jim Ryan, Gov Bill Graves, State Sen Robert Tyson, State Reps Ralph Tanner and Bill Feuerborn with office addresses and phone numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Clinton
White House
Washington
D.C
Whitehouse
U.S
Pat Roberts
Hart Senate
Pat
Ottawa welcomes new Herald leader after move to town
A new Ottawa Herald leader writes of settling in after moving with family, thanking residents for kindness. He praises Eisenhower Elementary students, Dr. Ojel eye, helpful neighbors, and local clubs, noting positive reception from clergy, Rotary, Kiwanis, and Lions and appreciation for predecessor John Montgomery’s staff. He expresses gratitude for reader support and shared community spirit.
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Ottawa
Kansas
Diedre Altic
Eisenhower Elementary School
Tyler
Rotary
Kiwanis
Lions Club
John Montgomery
Ottawa Herald
Trust and Truth in the Elian Gonzalez Saga
A personal reflection questions who to trust in the Elian Gonzalez story. It references Sister Jeanne O Laughlin changing and recanting her stance after meeting Cuban grandmothers, presses on credibility of The Miami Herald and Castro era censorship, and ponders the fate of Elian amid political fear. The piece blends doubt, fear, and moral questions about truth and propaganda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elian Gonzalez
Moses
Castro
el Fidel
Florida
Miami
The
Miami Herald
Jeanne O’laughlin
Barry University
Elian
U.S
O’laughlin
Cuba
the Herald
O'Laughlin
Jeanne
Herald
Martin Baron
Baron
Sister Jeanne
Elvis
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Editorial
Bill Graves
Topeka
State
Robert Tyson
State Capitol
Ralph Tanner
Bill Feuerborn
Pao
Ernest Ojeleye
Ottawa Family Physicians
Ojeleye
Vern
Linda
Summer Brown
Cameron Cummings
Summer
Brian
KSU
Missouri Tigers
Jeanny Sharp
Ottawa, Herald
Havana
Kathleen
Parker
Tribune Media Service
Roney
Garry Trudeau
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