Kennedy on Religion Clauses Defend Belief and Expression
Supreme Court justice Anthony M. Kennedy argues that the First Amendment shields religious beliefs and expressions from state control, asserting they are too precious to be proscribed or prescribed by government. He frames religion as a core liberty requiring neutral protection.
Lawrence eyes open meetings law training after closed session
Lawrence city commissioners face a two hour refresher on Kansas Open Meetings Act compliance after a closed door executive session to discuss economic incentives for a pharmaceutical firm. The plan backfired when the company dropped incentives and abandoned expansion in Lawrence. The training is open to officials from nearby cities and public bodies.
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Parent Night Brings Parents and Students Together at Garfield
Ottawa school district board member Marge Stevens describes Garfield Elementary semimonthly Parent Night now in its fourth year. Fourth and fifth graders join activities with parents featuring science light bulb experiments, interactive Smart Board lessons, and math games while a Japan slide show and Hachiko tale engage families. Volunteers provide pizza and cookies as teachers and PTA members dedicate time to show children school is important to the family.
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Congress must mind its own baseball business
Charley Reese argues Congress should not regulate or discipline baseball players over steroids. He calls for focus on real national issues while criticizing lawmakers for wasting time on sports and praising fans, owners, and players for resolving drug questions privately. He notes media and society's drug culture and urges a fair reset for past sins.
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