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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 ...
To the editor: And to all who are voting for Donald Trump for president — especially if, out of love for children, you favor his anti-abortion stance; or because you believe you will be better off economically under another Trump presidency. Please consider these facts: Humanity’s ...
To the editor: Too often we head to the polls knowing we are going to elect the lesser of two evils. On Nov. 5 we can elect the best of two betters! Across the globe city and county officials are appointed by central governments, dictators or, worse, drug gangs or cartels. Hapless ...