“Ordinances that criminalize poverty, status and culture enable police to target disenfranchised and vulnerable communities. Stripping these ordinances from the books is the most basic way to reduce the frequency of police encounters that could result in a tragedy,” Kirsten Kuhn writes.
“It may sound like hyperbole at first, but if the current real estate trends in Lawrence continue at the current pace, soon it may be nearly impossible to buy a single-family home in Lawrence for less than $200,000,” Ryan Desch writes.
We know that the 2020 election was secure. Claims of fraud and abuse nationwide and […]
An open letter to the Lawrence City Commission: RE: the current proposal to ban the […]
“Just go ahead and throw out your copies of the Constitution,” Kirsten Kuhn writes as a bill suspends statutory speedy trial rights in Kansas until May 2023.
“This month highlights the ongoing need for volunteer advocates who can provide critical services and support for children who have experienced abuse and neglect,” Erick Vaughn, of Douglas County CASA, writes.
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I believe birthday parties are one of life’s necessities that help build self-esteem, friendships and […]
“Feb. 7, 2011 — the day Brownback abolished the Kansas Arts Commission — was a setback for the arts in Kansas and an embarrassment for the state nationally,” Kevin Boatright writes.
“Poverty itself is traumatic,” Kathy Downing writes.
We are in the midst of a global pandemic that is overwhelming our hospitals and […]
