Russell on Truth and Censorship in Uncertain Times
Bertrand Russell argues that censor ship arises only when truth is uncertain, framing uncertainty as the trigger for suppression and challenging the idea that certainty protects free expression. The quote reflects his 1928 view on intellectual liberty.
Senator Schmidt Highlights Military Aid in Redistricting
Senator Derek Schmidt showcased several measures aiding military families in Kansas, including a 125000 death benefit for National Guard families, tax exemptions on recruitment bonuses and student loans, and protections against wage garnishment during deployment. He noted tuition waivers for POW dependents and reintegrating service members into civilian health care. Local lawmakers’ visibility varied, but many Franklin County legislators were attentive to constituents.
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Derek Schmidt
Franklin County
Schmidt
Topeka
Joe Hamerickhouse
Herald
Kansas National Guard
Kansas
Kansas Public Colleges
Political contact list for Kansas lawmakers and officials
A compiled roster of national and state representatives and senators with office addresses in Washington and Topeka. Includes names such as Gov Kathleen Sebelius, State Sen Pat Apple, Derek Schmidt, State Rep Tom Holland, Bill Feuerborn, Joe Humerickhouse, and Bill Otto along with their addresses and phone numbers.
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George Bush
White House
Washington
D.C
Whitehouse
U.S
Pat Roberts
Hart Senate
Senate
Roberts
Sen Sam Brownback
Brownback
Jim Ryan
Rayburn House
Washington, D.C
House
Kathleen Sebelius
State Capitol
Topeka
Ksgovernor.org
Pat Apple
Apple
State
Derek Schmidt
Schmidt
Tom Holland
Holland
Bill Feuerborn
Feuerborn
Joe Humerickhouse
Humerick
Bill Otto
Otto
Media missteps in Newsweek on Bush era intelligence skew
Rich Lowry critiques Newsweek for repeated poorly sourced claims about Bush administration intelligence and Quran desecration at Guantanamo. He argues the magazine and media culture overstated threats, fueled anti-U.S. riots, and failed to apologize, reflecting a broader decline in credibility.
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Newsweek Magazine
Michael Isikoff
John Barty
U.S
Afghanistan
Isikoff
Barry
U.S. Detention Center
Guantanamo Bay
FBI
Newsweek
U.S. Southern Command
SouthCom
Miami
Pakistan
Gitmo
Pentagon
Bril
Mike Isikoff
Mark Whitaker
Bush
Abu Ghraib
CBS
Howard Fineman
Watergate
Vietnam
Dick Cheney
Exxon chief faces cash windfall crisis and asks for help
Jim Hightower portrays Lee Raymond, Exxon Mobil CEO, amid a Fortune analysis showing the oil giant amassing over 25 billion in cash with rising prices. He urges ideas to ease Raymond’s “headache” and calls for lower pump prices to share the windfall with consumers.
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Lee Raymond
Exxon Mobil
Fortune” Magazine
Exxon
U.S
Mr. Ray
Mr. Raymond
Readers Forum guidelines for Ottawa Herald letters
The Ottawa Herald invites concise letters under 400 words for the Readers Forum. Include name, address, and daytime phone. letters may be edited for length and clarity. Only one letter per month per contributor. form letters, poems, consumer complaints, and business testimonials will not be printed.
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