Editorial: jobs lost as Hostess collapse hurts workers nationwide
The piece argues some unions or workers miscalculated a strike at Hostess Brands, leading to 18 500 workers losing jobs across 33 bakeries and 565 distribution centers and 570 stores. It notes plant closures in Lenexa and Emporia Kansas, the bankruptcy, wage concessions, and the challenge of replacing iconic products like Twinkies and Wonder Bread with similar jobs at lower pay.
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Kansas out of sync after 2012 election analysis
Gwyn Mellinger, professor at Baker University, argues Kansas remains on the political fringe after the 2012 vote. He contends both parties miss chances to shape national policy, noting Brownback policies, abortion debates, same sex marriage, and marijuana decriminalization as indicators of Kansas’ separation from national trends.
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Amnesty won't fix GOP Latinos vote
Rich Lowry argues that GOP calls for amnesty after Obama’s win misread Latino voters. He cites exit polls showing mixed support for immigration reform, notes Latino households often lean liberal on government aid, and warns economic appeal matters more than amnesty.
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