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Community Voices May 22, 2022 - 11:18 am

Letter to the Times: Lawrence school district’s path is not sustainable

by Rob Chestnut, Lawrence

“The recent considerations by the school district to eliminate Latin classes from USD 497 are just the tip of the iceberg,” Rob Chestnut writes in this letter to the Times.

Community Voices April 21, 2022 - 7:00 am

Letter to the Times: Banning abortions in Kansas

by Amii N. Castle

If a proposed amendment to the Kansas constitution passes, “With almost certainty there will be no legal abortions in Kansas — no matter how she got pregnant or even if she might die from the pregnancy,” Amii Castle writes in this letter to the Times.

Community Voices March 29, 2022 - 12:53 pm

Letter to the Times: Support women-owned businesses

by Stephanie Willis

“It’s Women’s History Month, a time to recognize women who have changed our society for the better. It is also a time to highlight and honor women-owned businesses in our community that have overcome many obstacles these past two years,” Stephanie Willis writes in this letter to the Times.

Community Voices March 23, 2022 - 10:46 pm

Letter to the Times: School consolidations will still be necessary

by Rob Chestnut, Lawrence

“The community must face the reality that some school consolidation must take place to make the school district budget sustainable,” Rob Chestnut writes in this letter to the Times.

Community Voices February 25, 2022 - 11:37 am

Letter to the Times: Education commissioner’s remarks compound grief Indigenous children are feeling

by Carole Cadue-Blackwood, LMSW

“Now is the time for the State of Kansas to act and invest in our educational systems. Our communities of color deserve better,” Carole Cadue-Blackwood writes in this letter to the Times.

Community Voices January 26, 2022 - 11:21 am

Letter to the Times: Lawrence school district’s palatial headquarters

by Ralph Gage

If the board of education decides to close any school, the district should abandon its […]

Community Voices January 4, 2022 - 10:12 am

Letter to the Times: Plastic waste is everywhere

by Nancy Muma, Lawrence

“We’ve all heard about massive amounts of plastic waste in oceans and beaches. … Now plastic has been found in the air,” Nancy Muma writes in this letter to the Times.

Community Voices September 24, 2021 - 12:40 am

Letter to the Times: Women survivors who are incarcerated need support, too

by Michelle Gonzales, Topeka

“At some point, I hope the protesters will broaden their cause to include the women at Topeka Correctional Facility who killed the men who were raping them. Their stories, too, have been covered up,” Michelle Gonzales writes in this letter to the Times.

Community Voices September 6, 2021 - 5:45 am

Letter to the Times: Kansans should support the 30X30 initiative

by Lawrence Community

“Together, we can build upon our Kansas values of land and water conservation by supporting the 30X30 initiative,” Jerry Jost writes in this letter to the Times.

Community Voices June 30, 2021 - 5:15 am

Letter to the Times: Show support for closing coal-powered plants

by Kathleen Harned

“Please show your support for closing the coal-powered plants and urge Evergy to use securitization funds to transition to renewable energy by sending your comments to KCC,” Kathleen Harned writes in this letter to the Times.

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