Editorial urges upholding Kansas sex predator law now before Supreme Court
The piece defends involuntary commitment for sexual offenders after prison, citing Leroy Hendricks and the Kansas law. It argues rigid sentencing can fail rehabilitation and urges the Supreme Court to uphold the law and similar measures nationwide, noting support from 33 states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Hendricks
Texas
Kansas
Supreme Court
Kansas Supreme Court
Leroy Hendricks
Editorial view on China nuclear tests and CTBT talks
From guest editors, the piece notes rising fears among nations about China surpassing military power through nuclear tests. It argues China should halt tests to ease tensions and cooperate on CTBT discussions, asserting benefits beyond any defensive claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Sian
China
Netanyahu's path to peace hinges on future choices
The piece argues that Netanyahu's likely government will resist a two state settlement, expanding West Bank settlements and undermining peacemaking. It cites Ariel Sharon's hardline legacy, U.S. political weakness, and warns that rejecting peace risks Israel's security and international standing, urging a just settlement with the Palestinians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Netanyahu
Ariel Sharon
Lebanon
Shatila
Sabra
Sharon
West Bank
Netanyahu
U.S
U.N
Israel
Bill Clinton
United States
Jell-O Congress
Potomac
Hav
Ing
Likud
Yehoshafat Harkabi
Middle East
Gaza
Jerusalem
Palestine
Harkabi
Ben Gurion
Girl Scouts Thank Supporters For A Great Year
Service Unit 687 thanks community, churches, schools, and businesses for help during Girl Scout week. Enrollment rose, new leaders joined, and many troops prepared summer activities while some folded for summer. A Forest Park swim party and supper are planned, with permission slips distributed by troop leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Unit 687
Forest Park
Relay For Life
Letters Policy Encourages Signed Submissions
The newspaper invites letters to the editor signed with the writer's address and a telephone number for verification. Unsigned letters will not be published. The policy emphasizes reader engagement while ensuring identity and contact details are provided.
Government Contacts For Kansas Officials And How To Reach Them
A listing of contact details for federal and state government representatives in Kansas. Includes White House telephone lines, U S Senators Sheila Frahm and Nancy Kassebaum, Representative Sam Brownback, and state officials Gov Bill Graves Attorney General Carla Stovall Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius State Reps Bill Feuerborn Ralph Tanner and Doug Walker with office addresses and phone numbers.
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U.S
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell Senate
Washington, D.C
Sam Brownback
Longworth House
Kansas Ave
Topeka
Brownbak
House
House.gov
Brownback
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Carla Stovall
Judicial Center
Kathleen Sebelius
Southwest 9Th
Bill Feuerborn
Statehouse
Ralph Tanner
D State Ser
Doug Walker
Feminism and motherhood spark new women's movement
Elizabeth Fox-Genovese argues that true sexual equality requires honoring women's unique role in bearing and nurturing children. She contends current feminism distances women from their kids by pursuing workplace equality and abortion rights, urging a movement focused on motherhood and family as the core equalizer.
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Elizabeth Fox-Genovese
Emory University
Fox-Genovese
Buckley School of Thought, Reflection
Camden
S.C
U.S. Census Bureau
Felice Schwartz
Catalyst
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Asahi Shimbun
Tokyo
Disney Co
Charley Reese
King Features Syndicate
Girl Scouts
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington
D.C
Sheila Frahm
Hart
Senate
Kathleen Parker
Tribune Media Services
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