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To the editor: To say that I am appalled at the election results is an understatement. In fact, I can’t even fully express my dismay and stay within the bounds of civil discourse. I will, however, try. I will start with, Trump stating that John McCain was not a hero, only a hero because he ...
To the editor: I was disheartened to read that the Lawrence City Commission voted 4 to 1 to reduce the capacity of Ninth Street west of downtown. The plan is to make Ninth have just a single lane in each direction (with a turn lane in the middle). This is a terrible idea. Think about it. ...
To the editor: Gerrymandering is cheating, the political version of stacking a deck of cards in a poker game. In the 19th century, if a man was caught cheating at cards he was likely to win a bullet in the head. All political parties indulge in gerrymandering from time to time. But ...
To the editor: America willingly chose fascism, xenophobia and Christian nationalism. Our soon-to-be totalitarian (and the Republican Party) will be implementing heinous laws, reforms and policies that will have everlasting and devastating effects. I am once again fearful for the LGBTQIA+ ...
To the editor: I’m opposed to Resolution 7442’s proposal to directly elect a mayor for four-years and change city commissioner elections from at-large to geographic districts. Now retired, my opposition is based on 28-years experience as a planner for Johnson County and 8 years as planner ...
To the editor: As a nonpartisan organization, the League of Women Voters of Lawrence-Douglas County does not endorse individual candidates but we do take positions on issues of local, state and national concern. Several of those concerns are on the ballot in November. The League does not ...