Opinion

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Opinion: Infamous ‘pi bill’ has lessons for Kansas

The celebration of Pi Day earlier this week reminds political scientists of the famous “Indiana Pi Bill” story — and provides an opportunity to warn Kansas legislators about the dangers of overreach and micromanagement. Pi Day is celebrated every March 14 (3/14, or the first three ...

Opinion: War on woke makes DeSantis look silly

Let’s be grateful that Ron DeSantis devotes so much of his time raging over drag queens and bragging how he punished Disney for disagreeing with him. An obsessive pursuit of “woke” has kept the Florida governor and apparent presidential candidate from mucking around serious matters. But, ...

Letter to the editor: More conservatives, please

To the editor: Lawrence has been my favorite town for over 70 years and I’m sure it is to most who reside here. Lawrence residents value diversity and inclusion of the many who have made Lawrence their home. Being inclusive is defined as an act that fosters a welcoming climate that ...

Letter to the editor: Praise for refurbished Spencer

To the editor: If you are interested in paintings, sculptures, or ceramics, the refurbished Spencer Museum of Art on the KU campus is worth an hour of your time. The spacious exhibit halls on the fourth floor present many newly acquired works from a variety of the world’s cultures and eras. ...

Letter to the editor: What do we owe the homeless?

To the editor: Over the past couple months, I’ve volunteered a half dozen times at the Winter Homeless Shelter. First, a big thanks to those city officials who have labored to provide this vital service. Without this shelter some of the less fortunate may have perished in the cold. A couple ...