Sobriety Rocks contest promotes 21 year drinking limit
Editorial on Kansas Sobriety Rocks song writing contest urging abstinence until 21. Notes nearly 50 student entries and three $1,000 scholarships for best lyrics, song, and score. Mentions judge Heather Shelley and anonymous tip line 866 Must-B-21 for underage drinking reports. Encourages guardians to discourage alcohol as the drug of choice for Kansas youths.
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Resignation urged over crime in Indian country for Gonzales
Tom Beaver, Muscogee Nation member, argues Alberto Gonzales must resign as Attorney General for failing to address rising crime and violence in Indian country. He praises tribal partnerships and calls for a leader at the Justice Department who will prosecute crimes and protect tribal communities.
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Local control rises as Kansas Supreme Court curbs state preemption
Kansas Supreme Court ruling allows Lawrence and other cities to ban indoor smoking in bars and restaurants based on state law. The decision shifts political power from Topeka to local governments, challenging the idea that state government dictates Kansans lives and urging grassroots action at city and county levels. Martin Hawver notes the shift toward local democracy and questions how many Kansans paid attention.
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