Quote of the Day Mary Beth Tinker 1969 Supreme Court case
Mary Beth Tinker, the plaintiff in Tinker v. Des Moines, is highlighted for a notable 1969 Supreme Court decision on student free speech. The citation recalls her role in shaping First Amendment rights within schools.
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Fractured Faith: Growth of New Churches in Ottawa and Franklin County
A fragmented faith landscape emerges as Grace Community Fellowship splits from Westminster Presbyterian, meeting at Washburn Towers. National trends show 1,100 new churches yearly against 3,500 to 4,000 closures, while local attendance declines. A Rice University sociologist notes religion in America is wide but shallow, raising questions about worship unity and the future of church growth.
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Reader Forum letters welcome at Ottawa Herald
Readers may submit opinions to the Reader Forum at The Ottawa Herald addressed to 404 S. Cedar Ottawa Kansas 66067 or via email at letters ottawaherald.com Submissions must be hand signed include address and telephone and be up to 400 words.
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Fist bumps and fears in a paranoid Obama-era rant
A writer contends fist bumps signal extremist ties linking his wife to Barack Obama as part of a broader paranoid view. He lists fears about an Obama presidency, cites media claims of extremist signals, and ends with credits for staff and casualty counts from the wars.
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Sexism and bias in Hillary Clinton coverage debate
In this column Donald Kaul comments on sexism in Hillary Clinton's campaign coverage, contrasts with racial bias in Barack Obama’s voting support, and argues religion and gender shape leadership rules worldwide while journalists deny bias. He reflects on personal views, media behavior, and broader societal norms.
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