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.
Can Republicans score some congressional seats by gerrymandering maps in Texas and other states? If Kansas’ experience is any guide, the answer is, it’s complicated. In 2002, the Kansas Legislature targeted the KC-area 3rd District, then represented by Democrat Dennis Moore. They ...
The Democratic Party’s low approval ratings have sent a stern message to its members. But what is it? Is it a failure to loudly fight an unpopular president on every matter? Is it anger over the party’s previous obsession with boutique causes — transgender rights, for instance — while ...
William Henry Harrison, the ninth president of the United States, was the last commander in chief born a British subject and the first member of the Whig Party to win the White House. He delivered the longest inaugural address in history, nearly two hours, and had the shortest presidency, being ...
To the Editor: To all my friends who work and study at KU. Please submit a simple declarative sentence at the bottom of your email address, i.e. She graduated from Dartmouth 1987. This will be a way to let us all know how you want to be recognized without going against the KU policy. Karl ...
To the Editor: Welcome to the beautiful Lawrence Loop! Today we're on the Lawrence Loop between Burcham and Constant Parks. Twenty years ago this was just a dirt path where you could walk your dogs, listen to the birds and watch the sun come up over the river. But today it's paved and ...
To the Editor: I want to support KU Coach Lance Leipold’s idea of hosting the KSHSAA Football State Championship games at KU and KSU football complexes. (LJWorld, Aug. 1, 2025). This would include teams from all divisions from 6A to 6-player divisions. Anyone like me who grew up in Lawrence ...
