Race relations in Franklin County spotlight trial play
Editorial notes racism in a weekend trial linked to a stage version of To Kill a Mockingbird at the Franklin County Courthouse and criticizes state Rep Bill Otto for his Redneck Rap video. It recalls Exoduster migration histories, local Black leaders like Elijah Tinnon, and urges more sensitive, constructive race dialogue from officials.
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Reach for the Stars third year after-school program grows
Becky Nevergold directs Reach for the Stars now in its third year. Nineteen fifth-graders can apply for internships guiding kindergarteners or first-graders. Twelve are qualified, serving as Star Guides like greeters and snack helpers while scanning name tags for safety.
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Franken Defeats Corporate Protectors on Sexual Assault Amendment
A Senate amendment proposed by Al Franken sought to bar defense contracts with firms like KBR if they block employees from pursuing workplace sexual assault and discrimination cases in court. The measure passed 68 to 30, with 30 senators, including Sam Brownback and Pat Roberts, voting against it. The writer cites the case of a 19 year old KBR employee in Baghdad as the impetus, arguing the incident exposes corporate impunity and mixed motives among public officials.
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