The Washington Post, beginning Nov. 1, 2019, will allow its syndicated columns to appear only in print. The columns will still be available as part of our e-edition newspaper online, but they will not be available as separate pieces on our website, ljworld.com. These columnists include George Will, David Ignatius, Michael Gerson and others. This does not affect other columnists like Leonard Pitts, Mona Charen, Connie Schultz and Mark Shields, who are not affiliated with the Washington Post.
To the editor: I hope you agree our country needs a two-party Congress to be a true democracy where rights are protected equally for all, not just those in power. It is time to strongly object to the morally corrupt plans one political party wants to take that seriously jeopardizes our ...
To the editor: This is in response to the article claiming it is “shameful” for Kansas to not cut costs of breast cancer screenings. As a woman my first impression was, yes, that is too bad. But then something in me was awakened to the fact that, we, the taxpayer, simply cannot be ...
For the second time in seven years, Kansas has experienced a near-total eclipse. Both times, I headed outside to view it through my eye-protecting eclipse glasses, here at Emporia State. Each time was a fun opportunity to join with others on our campus and watch a rare, natural phenomenon. ...
To the editor: George Will’s April 11 column shows that he does not understand the basis for the pro-choice movement. Apparently, Mr. Will believes that because medical technology such as sonograms show that a 15-week fetus “looks like a baby,” both sides in the abortion debate will ...
To the editor: As a regular reader of Chad Lawhorn’s Town Talk column, I generally have great respect for his informative and balanced style. It appears, however, that he has recently become an advocate for the resistance to the proposed Kansas Sky Energy Center. The headlines ...
To the editor: We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Douglas County and the City of Lawrence for allowing us to rent the Douglas County Fairgrounds. The Lawrence Region Antique Automobile Swap Meet is celebrating its 60th anniversary May 3-5. We are anticipating 400 vendors at ...