Lincoln and Civil War era politics contrast with modern RINO rhetoric
A reader argues that Tea Party and neoconservatives mislabel moderates as RINOs and Democrats as racist. It traces party shifts from Lincoln through Truman, Johnson, Nixon to today, claiming a long conservative realignment and warning against far-right media manipulation.
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Election Day choice on Tuesday clear but grim
On Tuesday voters face a stark choice between trickle down economics or taxation policy. The message urges participation and emphasizes the importance of casting a vote despite the tough framing.
Money and motives behind big campaign spending prompt questions in Kansas race
The piece notes Citizens United and unlimited donations boosting ad volume and secret funding. It cites 209 donors spending over 300 million, anonymous gifts, and outside groups pouring millions into elections including a Washington state senate race. In Kansas, 12 mailers to a House race cost about 45 thousand, mostly from outside groups aimed at Feuerborn’s defeat or defense. The author asks who the winning candidate answers: voters or money people.
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Reader Forum letters encourage open public debate
The Ottawa Herald explains that its Reader Forum publishes letters expressing writers opinions and research with credited signatures. It invites disagreement and fact disputes to respond in the same forum for robust discussion.
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Jurors clash with smartphones in Kansas trials
Kansas juries faced smartphone distractions as courts grapple with alleged juror misconduct. In Shawnee County a juror comment on CJOnline raised questions about a murder trial of Anceo D. Stovall, triggering a bid for a new trial. In Ottawa a mistrial over outside information led Judge Eric Godderz to order jurors to surrender devices before deliberations, with a retrial subsequently held.
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Ottawa High School drives aid as 407 items collected
Ot tawa High School students organized a multi grade supplies drive for homeless peers totaling 407 items. Seniors led with 213 items including deodorant and body spray while other grades donated socks toothpaste and toothbrushes.
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Kansas voters urged to lower watercraft tax to boost recreation income
A guest editorial argues Kansas should reduce the watercraft property tax from 30 percent to align with neighboring states. It notes lower taxes elsewhere and potential gains in boat registrations, park funding, and recreation investment, citing state revenue and wildlife budgets as beneficiaries.
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