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To the editor: I write for two reasons: First, I want to thank Sen. Jerry Moran for, earlier this week, voting in favor of a Senate bill that would provide military aid to Ukraine. Second, I want to encourage our House member, Rep. Tracey Mann, to join him in supporting that measure in the ...
To the editor: Reparations for descendants of enslaved citizens have long been a topic of concern. True reparations involve more than the exchange of money; they involve national recognition of the problem and a spirit of reconciliation. But, no matter what algorithm is used, it will be ...
To the editor: Rather than strengthen prohibitions against ranked choice voting, our legislators should consider adopting it. Ranked choice voting lets voters indicate their preferences by ranking candidates. If no candidate receives a majority, the candidate with the fewest votes is ...
To the editor: From my Old West Lawrence home, I frequently see residents and visitors enjoying the day and neighborhood while walking in our streets. While I have undoubtedly forgotten much of my parents’ sage advice, one thing stuck with me: If you cannot walk on sidewalks or choose not ...
To the editor: A recent letter to the editor raised some pertinent questions regarding the popularity of Presidents Biden and Trump as expressed in polls. The writer went on to accuse Biden of “violating the Constitution’s separation of powers by using governmental agencies to usurp ...
To the editor: City and county leaders are discussing how to fund a homelessness plan that calls for an investment of more than $100 million over five years. How will it be financed? Easy answer: on the back of federal government programs that are already stretched to the max and the good ...