Zero tolerance in Derby schools sparks national debate
Guest editorial argues the U S Supreme Court upheld Derby school district's ban on racially divisive symbols and three day suspension of T J West for drawing the Confederate flag in seventh grade. authors note cost to taxpayers and call for balanced discipline beyond rigid zero tolerance.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Derby
T.J. West
Virginia
Rutherford Institute
West
Wichita Eagle
Editorial Opinions From Guest Editors
Guest editorials present reader viewpoints on topics. views expressed do not necessarily reflect The Herald or its editors.
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Reader Forum on Kansas Senate District 12 and Tyson vs Walker
Readers critique Kansas Senate District 12 representation, contrasting Robert Tyson with Doug Walker. They condemn Tyson for party rifts, tax shifts, limited leadership, and opposition to essential funding, while praising Walker for bipartisan compromise, drug and health programs for the elderly and children, education funding, and opposition to voucher schemes.
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Kansas
Senate
Robert Tyson
Topeka
Doug Walkers
Tyson
Doug Walker
Robert
Walker
Doug
Ben Vidrickson
Franklin
Miami
Johnson County
Miami County
Dick Bond
Johnson
KPRS
Bill Graves
Kathleen Sebelius
Osawatomie
State Board of Education
Art and Politics Meet at Kansas Tailgate Scene
A Kansas autumn scene folds journalism heritage into football lore as Editor's Day returns to Lawrence after a gap. The author recalls family ties, Grace Elizabeth, and the social crosscurrents of KU and K-State leaders amid a vivid museum reception and a high-stakes Big 12 day. Grace enjoyed the Power Tee tattoo as fans celebrate enduring traditions.
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Kansas State University of Kansas
Wildcats
Manhattan
Lawrence
Grace Elizabeth
Metro
Kansas
Hometown News
Kansas Union
Spencer Art Museum
Henry James
Edith Wharton
K-State
Sargent
St. Gaudens
Hassam
Spencer
Grace
Kstate
Oklahoma
K State
U.S. critics condemn handling of Palestinian rights in Gaza
The piece accuses the United States of backing Israeli actions in Gaza, citing killings including a 12 year old Mohammed Jamal Aldura and multiple medics. It argues for international law, neutral mediation, and an end to one sided support, condemning politicians and media.
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Gaza
U.N
Israel
Haaretz
West Bank
West Jerusalem
East Jerusalem
America
Haram Al-Sharif
al Aqsa
United States
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Tim Millier
Freeroom
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