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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 2008
Page
2
A Tom Purcell dialogue-style column analyzes Barack Obama’s appeal and policy proposals. It contrasts charisma with substantive plans, debating whether his leadership would curb government growth, raise taxes on the rich, or expand federal programs, and ends noting readers should scrutinize his platform.
Media consultant Junior Bridge of Unabridged Communications in 1997 argued that newsroom progress on diversity goes beyond counting people. He said focusing on numbers alone fails to capture real inclusion and varied perspectives shaping reporting and ethics.
The Kansas private St. Marys Academy refused to let Michelle Campbell officiate a Feb 2 boys basketball game citing gender roles. Two male refs walked out in support, linking to a 2004 football forfeiture over a female player. The Kansas State High School Activities Association will hold a March 11 hearing as five female referees exist in the ranks.
Opinion letters are welcomed and must be hand signed with author address and phone. Send to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 S Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or via letters ottawaherald.com. Submissions should not exceed 400 words and may be edited for space grammar and clarity.
The Ottawa Herald supports free press and free speech while honoring individual rights. Editorials aim to educate and persuade residents and institutions toward progressive actions for local impact and issues.
Will Durst notes renewed controversy around John McCain sparked by a New York Times piece alleging possible improper conduct with a lobbyist. The column satirically skewers the candidates while defending McCain’s resilience and with playful digs at Huckabee, Obama, and political discourse. Durst cites McCain’s age and “Straight Talk Express” credibility as core contrasts to the sensational report. The piece closes with contact details for the columnist.
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