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To the editor: “It’s a hoax.” I’m not certain, but I imagine this is the belief of our housing developers and financial institutions, banking, insurance and real estate pros when considering housing and commercial development along 31st Street and the southeast expressway in ...
To the editor: With respect to the March 20 article “Legislature approves ballot question about electing justices,” it is the responsibility of Kansas citizens to stop this change to the state Constitution by voting to reject because the change from a merit-based selection system for ...
To the editor: I just saw an interview with the head of the NCAA who explained why sports betting has turned many betters against college athletes. Recently the JW had an article about how Zeke Mayo of KU’s basketball team has been vilified for not performing well in some games. In this ...
To the editor: I write as an optimistic Lawrence resident who believes that our community’s challenges can be catalysts for deeper, more inclusive progress. Although we face issues in housing, property taxes and slow economic growth, we have a tremendous opportunity to improve the daily ...
To the editor: Affordable housing will not be solved by increasing the number of unrelated individuals allowed to live in houses that might otherwise be considered affordable. Instead, investors will have an opportunity to buy these homes and make higher profits as each additional person will ...
To the editor: I am a retired Presbyterian minister. For 38 years I preached the gospel of Jesus Christ: good news of love, grace, mercy, welcome, compassion and social justice. Since the days of John Calvin’s Geneva Academy, Presbyterians have supported public education. The Trump regime ...