The Washington Post, beginning Nov. 1, 2019, will allow its syndicated columns to appear only in print. The columns will still be available as part of our e-edition newspaper online, but they will not be available as separate pieces on our website, ljworld.com. These columnists include George Will, David Ignatius, Michael Gerson and others. This does not affect other columnists like Leonard Pitts, Mona Charen, Connie Schultz and Mark Shields, who are not affiliated with the Washington Post.
To the editor: I am writing in response to the article written by Chris Conde and published July 15th. I understand two ‘educators’ were pulled over while reportedly speeding with drugs in the car after transporting said drugs across state lines before they could make it over the state ...
To the editor: In our interconnected world, the International Affairs Budget is not just a distant concern but a matter of local significance with profound implications for our community. Contrary to common misconceptions, this budget—amounting to less than 1% of federal spending—is ...
To the editor: Former President Trump is basing future plans for the White House, if elected, on undoing much progress our country has seen under the administrations of GW Bush, Obama and Biden. It involves slashing funding for government programs across the board. The transition gives every ...
To the editor: That moment when someone says “I can’t believe you would vote for Trump.” I simply reply, “I’m not voting for Trump. I’m voting for the First Amendment and freedom of speech. I’m voting for the Second Amendment and my right to defend my life and family. I’m ...
To the Editor: We finally got a break from the State of Kansas when the legislature saw fit to lower property taxes. The cut was no as much as some had proposed, but at least it was a move in the right direction. The Douglas County commissioners apparently are looking at a new budget proposal ...
In the early morning of July 5, 2018, a fire started in the kitchen of a second floor apartment in Lawrence, Kansas. Quickly, superheated gasses and smoke rose up a stairwell. When an upstairs neighbor opened their front door to investigate the odor, the smoke and heat rushed into his ...
