Editorial State's future: choosing Kansas governor
The future of Kansas hinges on the next governor among 12 candidates, seven Republicans and five Democrats, in the August 7, 2018 primaries. Voters should study campaign pages, media coverage, and events, ask pointed questions on privatization Medicaid work requirements and agency leadership, and look beyond campaign images to assess who will improve education, industry, and state services.
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Reader Forum letters sought for Ottawa Herald submissions
Readers may submit hand signed letters with address and phone number to Reader Forum at The Ottawa Herald in Ottawa Kansas or by email to letters ottawaherald com Submissions must be under 400 words and may be edited for space grammar and clarity
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Retiring Kansas professor bids farewell to readers
Dr. Mark Peterson, after 30 years teaching political science and 20 years with Insight Kansas, signs off his last column. He reflects on Kansas, praising thoughtful, steady citizens over sensational voices, and urges support for its students as they pursue growth and opportunity amid economic and social change.
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Trump erodes democratic soul and harms public life
Davis Merritt argues that Donald Trump erodes America's democratic soul by ignoring norms and ethics, widening cultural divides, and pursuing self enrichment. The piece cites Trump's handling of Roseanne Barr's firing, early release talks, and pardons for D'Souza and Blagojevich, urging vigilance in November.
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