Journalistic Tendency Skews Reality Says Meg Greenfield
Meg Greenfield, editorial page editor of The Washington Post in 1991, warns that reducing complex reality to self contained movie like dramas leads to falsehood and causes us to miss the true, compelling story. She argues depth and nuance matter more than dramatic framing.
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Kansas Governor Seebelius Health Reform Plan Defeated
The article notes Governor Kathleen Sebelius faced defeat for Executive Reorganization Order 33 aimed at streamlining Kansas medical programs. It argues the measure would save money through consolidation, supported by the Healthy Kansas Coalition, while GOP lawmakers opposed it for political reasons. The piece urges bipartisan cooperation on good ideas regardless of source.
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First Amendment text echoed in governing free speech rights
The passage cites Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. It also protects the freedom of speech and of the press, and the right to assemble peacefully and to petition the Government for redress of grievances.
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Publicity Driven Career of Kansas Attorney General Kline
Joseph Aistrup analyzes Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline as a publicity driven politician who leverages staged events and high profile clashes over abortion records and education issues to gain national attention. The piece critiques his tactics, noting repeated legal and ethical concerns while predicting more symbolic moves for attention.
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Opinion Letter Against Gay Marriage Initiative
A reader argues for the April vote on banning gay marriage while criticizing LGBTQ advocacy as militant. The letter contends homosexuality is not natural or mainstream and labels it a mental disorder, urging support for the initiative and warning of social disruption from LGBTQ influence.
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Public debate on sex rights and constitutional amendments in Kansas
A reader argues against homosexuality and for a gay marriage ban, urging reflection on constitutional principles. The letter critiques activists, questions the place of sex in the state constitution, and appeals to voters to consider long-term impacts before voting. The piece cites U S and Kansas constitutions and contrasts civic lessons with perceived political extremism.
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