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To the editor: Chad Lawhorn’s Town Talk about resistance to the proposed solar project north of Lawrence identified concern about the loss of “productive farm ground” as the basis for some of the opposition to the 1,100-acre solar installation. Lawhorn noted that solar panels can be ...
To the editor: Friends and neighbors, we write to express our thanks and gratitude to all who have shown us empathy, love and concern in recent weeks. Like many of you, we in the Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation have experienced a range of emotions and thoughts in the aftermath of the ...
To the editor: As we approach the November 2023 general election, I am encouraging Kansans to take advantage of the opportunity to serve as a poll worker at your county election office. Poll working is an excellent way to pursue civic engagement and learn more about our electoral process. ...
To the editor: Some people still believe that President Joe Biden is incapable of leading: too old, can’t think straight, little energy. And Donald Trump is a better choice. I disagree. When I watched President Biden’s speech after his return from an exhausting trip to Israel I saw a ...
To the editor: As a graduate teaching assistant at the University of Kansas, I feel compelled to state that the recent statement by the KU GTA Coalition, or GTAC, condemning the existence of Israel does not represent my views. I can only speak for myself, though I suspect I am not alone in my ...
To the editor: Hamas has long waged an implacable campaign of hatred, violence and cruelty against everything remotely human and decent. I was horrified by their Oct. 7 atrocities against hundreds of defenseless civilians, including babies, but not surprised. Hamas has long personified the ...