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To the editor:
Those of us poets in this community deal in symbolism and know it’s power. It evokes strong emotions and guides our decisions, even when we are unaware. We all know what a Confederate flag evokes, or what the Statue of Liberty prompts in us the first time we see it.
I was ...
To the editor:
Good for Kansas women and men who care. We were wise with our successful 2022 vote for reproductive freedom. Now, Nov. 5, we are at the crossroads again — with two sharply opposing views. Who should control women’s bodies? (Why is this even a question? And will control of ...
To the editor:
I will be casting my vote for the Harris/Walz ticket for many reasons, not the least of which is their absurd and dangerous opponent. I will cast this vote proudly and with deep reservations about the failure of the Democratic ticket to articulate an acceptable policy position ...
To the editor:
Dear City Commissioners,
Please keep City Hall exactly where it is.
There are particular landmarks that give our city its unique personality and inspire strong community. Mass Street, my husband, Bob, argues in his new book of that same name, gives our city a heart, a ...
To the editor:
I am voting yes to modify the current City Commission structure.
The current structure was created in 1951 when Lawrence had around 23,000 people in 4.7 square miles. Today we have almost 100,000 people in 34 square miles. Our community has grown and changed and so should our ...
To the editor:
This letter responds to a letter by Elder Jeff Southard of First Presbyterian Church about a denial of his historic landmark application.
This space is too small for the entire story, but the City Commission wisely denied the application because FPC sought to restrict KU ...