Journal-World Editorials

Former House speaker has vital message for America
By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
November 7, 2009
Whether or not an individual would vote for former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich as a GOP candidate for the U.S. presidency, like and admire him or not, it is important for all Americans to hear his message.
Kansas assets
J-W Editorials
November 7, 2009
University researchers, like those honored this week, play a vital role in the future of Kansas.
A rush job
Members of Congress are preparing to vote on major health care legislation before fully examining its impact on the nation.
J-W Editorials
November 6, 2009
Democratic members of Congress, with the urging and arm-twisting of President Obama, are pushing for a rare Saturday vote in the U.S. House of Representatives to approve the House version of a new national health care policy.
State subsistence
There’s nothing wrong with cutting government fat, but the Kansas budget can only take so much.
J-W Editorials
November 5, 2009
It’s hard to imagine that any Kansan doesn’t share Gov. Mark Parkinson’s “hope … to present a budget that doesn’t include any tax increases” for the coming fiscal year. The only problem, as Parkinson noted, is “we need some help on the revenue side,” and that help doesn’t seem to be coming.
Afghan government fails legitimacy test
By George Will - Washington Post Writers Group
November 5, 2009
Actress Cate Blanchett, who has played Queen Elizabeth I, is performing here, portraying someone less than regal — anxious Blanche DuBois, in Tennessee Williams’ “A Streetcar Named Desire.”
Ford success
J-W Editorials
November 4, 2009
Ford CEO Alan Mulally once again has posted the financial numbers to back up his optimistic outlook.
Getting ‘smart’
J-W Editorials
November 3, 2009
Lawrence residents soon may have an interesting opportunity to use technology to become a little smarter about their electricity consumption.
Enrollment shift
Rising community college enrollment may be a temporary trend — or a long-term shift for higher education.
J-W Editorials
November 2, 2009
It will be interesting to track the current upswing in community college enrollment to see whether the increase is primarily a response to the current lagging economy or the start of a new trend in higher education.
Back in service
City officials have set a reasonable course to finance renovations that will put the former Carnegie Library back in use.
J-W Editorials
November 1, 2009
The stage appears to be set to get the renovation of the former Carnegie Library at Ninth and Vermont streets back on track.
First step
Talking about how to create jobs in Douglas County is a good start. Now we need to get to work.
J-W Editorials
October 31, 2009
It was heartening to see such a strong turnout at Thursday night’s “Community Forum on Job Growth” at Lawrence High School. Having people who care about an issue enough to come out and discuss it is the first step in finding a solution.

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