Quote of the Day: Bryan on Publicity and Honest Governance
A 1915 quote by William Jennings Bryan, former U S secretary of state, asserts publicity is as essential to honest administration as freedom of speech is to representative government. The item frames a foundational principle linking transparency to democratic integrity.
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Milosevic Dies in Prison Before Final Tribunal Verdict
Former Serbian leader Slobodan Milosevic, 64, was found dead in his cell near The Hague, ending a long UN trial charged with genocide and crimes against humanity. The court had consolidated cases from Kosovo, Croatia and Bosnia. he refused to cooperate, and delays, self representation, and ill health marked the proceedings before his death. Prosecutors may still use trial evidence against others in Balkan war crimes cases.
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Ottawa students showcase Laura Callahan's elementary art program
Ottawa schools highlight Laura Callahan who teaches kindergarten to fifth grade across five buildings and 16 class sessions yearly. The feature notes her focus on elements of art, standards integration, and a March art show at Carnegie Arts Council and Ottawa Library.
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Open government faces uphill battle in Kansas politics
In Kansas open government faces hurdles as lawmakers drift toward secrecy. Bills to open probable cause affidavits and record executive sessions stall, while requests for public official education and transparency of bus contractor names advance slowly. Civil groups warn that public accountability requires sunshine and citizen attention.
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