Westboro Baptist Church debate in Topeka readers' views
The Herald surveyed Facebook responses on whether Westboro Baptist Church should be labeled a hate group due to anti gay views and protest tactics. Opinions varied from defending free speech to revoking tax status and condemning their message as hateful.
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Williamsburg voter questions bond plans and school fate
A graduate urges residents to vote against a proposed bond issue citing high taxes, unexplained land purchase at 605 E Franklin St, and concerns over repairing and keeping all three West Franklin schools open. The letter questions survey results, spending on architects, and potential future uses of Williamsburg and Appanoose schools.
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Readers Debate West Franklin School Bond Issue
Letters urge voters to oppose West Franklin school bond plans citing taxes, district spending, and transparency concerns. Writers claim surveys were discarded, warn of empty buildings, and urge keeping smaller schools for students and grandchildren.
Sleep lessons from a new parent journey
Meagan Patton-Paulson, Herald Connections Editor, reflects on sleep deprivation as she and her husband navigate their second child. She shares how a doctor advised four to five days of controlled crying to foster self-soothing, noting the emotional toll yet progress as the 1-year-old settles and the older child longs for his own room.
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Government officials contact details list for Kansas and federal offices
A compiled contact sheet lists U.S. President Barack Obama and White House offices, followed by Kansas leaders Governor Sam Brownback Attorney General Derek Schmidt and state legislators Blaine Finch Kevin Jones and Caryn Tyson. Addresses phone numbers emails and official sites are included for outreach.
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