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To the editor: The juxtaposition of two stories in a recent issue of the paper was noticeable. One story told of Langston Hughes’ experience as a young Black boy in Lawrence, and the other told of the Kansas Legislature’s drive to expunge DEI-CRT from state-funded universities, the focus ...
To the editor: The world as we know it today was built on the back of burning fossil fuels. Unfortunately, this process has come at a tremendous cost. Emissions from burning fossil fuels are rapidly warming our world at a rate that has never occurred in the history of our planet. Why, then, ...
To the editor: Who is responsible for Iran’s possession of 441 kg of 60% enriched uranium? Donald J. Trump. When Trump withdrew us from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in May 2018, Iran had no uranium enriched beyond the prescribed 3.67%, was treaty-bound not to enrich further ...
To the editor: As a former law clerk to three federal judges, including one appellate judge, I have a unique perspective into the work of a judge. With that perspective in mind, I can say with confidence that electing our Kansas Supreme Court justices would result in a far less efficient ...
To the editor: I suggest that the Dillons building on 23rd Street be repurposed as a roller skating rink. Lawrence needs one, and its citizens should not have to drive to KC or Topeka to find one. John Brewer, Lawrence
To the editor: Wealth inequality in the United States has reached levels that should concern every American. While millions of working families struggle to afford housing, healthcare, childcare and higher education, a small percentage of the population continues to accumulate enormous wealth ...