Ibarguen on free flow of ideas as antidote to dictatorship
Miami Herald publisher Alberto Ibarguen stated in 2004 that the free flow of ideas acts as the antidote to corruption and dictatorship, likening it to light banishing darkness. He emphasized open discourse as essential to democracy and justice.
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Alberto Ibarguen
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Proposal for Senate confirmation of Kansas Supreme Court justices
The editorial argues against a Kansas Senate constitutional amendment to require confirmation of state Supreme Court justices. It likens such a move to federal practice, cites perceived activism by the court, and warns that confirmation battles would resemble Borking, worsening political polarization.
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Supreme Court
United State Senate
Kansas Senate
State Supreme Court
Kansas
Editorial Bylines Note Reader Opinions Varied
Guest editorials present diverse views for readers. Views expressed are not necessarily those of The Herald or its editor.
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Kansas lawmakers and White House contacts listed
A compiled list provides addresses and phone numbers for President George Bush, U.S. Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, Rep Jim Ryan, Governor Kathleen Sebelius, and Kansas lawmakers Pat Apple Derek Schmidt Tom Holland Bill Feuerborn Joe Humerickhouse Bill Otto. Includes office locations in Topeka and Washington and online contact forms.
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Washington
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Whitehouse
U.S
Pat Roberts
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Roberts
Sam Brownback
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Topeka
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Pat Apple
Apple
State
Derek Schmidt
Schmidt
Tom Holland
Holland
House
Bill Feuerborn
Feuerborn
Joe Humerickhouse
Humerickhouse
Bill Otto
Otto
Social Security debate echoes Barnum on risk and honesty
The author critiques the presidents private investment plan for Social Security and compares Wall Street to Las Vegas, arguing high growth is needed for Social Security to thrive while warning of a hidden shortfall. He cites Dewdney on numeracy, reflects on public trust, and urges engagement via ballots over bullets.
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Las Vegas
Congress
PT. Barnum’s
H.L. Mencken
Mark Twain
America
Florida
Claude Kirk
Republican Party
Education and discretion in Kansas politics debates
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius argues against redefining what counts as suitable education to reduce state costs, warning it would lower standards. Vo tech advocates push for funding, citing job skills for non college-bound students while lawmakers weigh a bowl of education bills.
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Kansas
Sebelius
Milkman
House
Mike Womochil
Abilene
Kansas Association of Agriculture Educators
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