Quote on diversity and newsroom leadership
Allen H. Neuharth, founder of the Freedom Forum, notes in 2003 that real diversity hinges on media newsrooms and school classrooms. He argues too many middle aged white men still make decisions and many do not understand diversity’s importance.
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Proposals to defend marriage through constitutional amendments
The piece argues that banning same sex marriage is not enough to protect marriage and offers alternative amendments. It suggests constitutional bans on divorce or adultery and a living wage to reduce poverty as ways to strengthen marriage, urging lawmakers to distinguish real threats from decorum issues.
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Jerry Falwell
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Editorials from Guest Editors Reflect Reader Views
Guest editorials publish reader opinions and viewpoints. Views may differ from The Herald and its editorial staff.
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Kansas lawmakers contact list in Topeka directory
A compilation of contact details for U.S. and state officials based in Washington, D. C. and Topeka Kansas. Names include President George Bush and senators Roberts Brownback plus representatives Ryun Holland Feuerborn Humerickhouse and Dreher with office addresses hours and web links.
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Whitehouse
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Pat Roberts
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Roberts
Sam Brownback
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Jim Ryun
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Tax Credit Loans Prey On Low Income Taxpayers
The piece warns of Refund Anticipation Loans RALs that use earned income tax credit refunds as collateral. It notes high fees and very high APRs harming families, with 12 million poor children affected. It cites Deborah Ortiz of the Children’s Defense Fund calling for protections and bank accounts and free filing services.
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America
Deborah Ortiz
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Ottawa considers strict yard sale regulations
A reader voices anger at Ottawa city management over proposed yard sale rules, arguing permits, cross filing of names, addresses, hours and days would burden the City Clerk and Police, hurt thrifty shoppers, and burden eBay sellers while signals of concern spread across town.
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Ottawa garage sale rules spark local debate
A letter argues against tighter garage sale rules proposed by Ottawa officials. The writer defends existing limits, cites benefits of garage sales for recycling, decluttering, income, and socializing, and warns about potential two-sales-per-year restrictions and practicality issues for residents and visitors.
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