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Community Voices May 15, 2021 - 4:23 pm

Syed Jamal: Islamic Center of Lawrence honors Ramadan traditions (Column)

by Syed Jamal

“Drawing upon its rich tradition of volunteerism and civic engagement, the Islamic community of Lawrence stands ready to work with its neighbors to make positive contributions to the development of Lawrence and to world peace,” Syed Jamal writes.

Community Voices May 14, 2021 - 3:44 pm

Ask Cody: Are your articles only for People of Color? (Column)

by Codi Charles

“When I answer questions, I attempt to center the most marginalized people — that way the answer applies to everyone, not just white folks,” Cody writes.

Community Voices May 7, 2021 - 6:37 pm

C.J. Janovy: This Lawrence Democrat likes Ike — and wonders how many Republicans still would (Column)

by C.J. Janovy, Kansas Reflector

“It’s been the most challenging year for me so far,” said Rep. Boog Highberger, of Lawrence, who’s been in office since 2015.

Community Voices May 6, 2021 - 9:18 am

Julie Burkhart: Why I want to talk about abortion in Kansas on Mother’s Day (Column)

by Julie Burkhart, Kansas Reflector

The Kansas Reflector welcomes opinion pieces from writers who share our goal of widening the […]

Community Voices May 4, 2021 - 9:26 am

Paul Samberg: Why Kansas conservatives should support eliminating cash bail (Column)

by Paul Samberg, Kansas Reflector

The Kansas Reflector welcomes opinion pieces from writers who share our goal of widening the […]

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Community Voices May 1, 2021 - 1:16 pm

Shannon Portillo: Colleges should not cut DEI staff if they want to retain faculty of color (Column)

by Shannon Portillo, @Prof_SP

“I will not stay silent as numbers of tenured faculty continue to decrease and diversity, equity and inclusion staff get pushed to the margins,” Shannon Portillo writes.

Community Voices April 29, 2021 - 4:45 am

It’s Cody! Meet Lawrence Times columnist Cody Charles

by Codi Charles

“I’ve chosen to spend my energy protecting, advocating for, loving on, breathing life into and creating possibility for quite frankly the most brilliant, the bravest, the baddest Blackest queerest people on earth,” Cody Charles writes.

Community Voices April 27, 2021 - 9:25 am

Justice Matters: Justice means leaving the status quo behind (Column)

by Deacon Godsey and Justin Jenkins, co-presidents, Justice Matters

Every spring the people of Justice Matters raise our collective voice in an effort to […]

Tom Harper/@lawrencemodern
Community Voices April 26, 2021 - 4:30 am

Tom Harper: Safe sidewalks are a worthwhile challenge (Column)

by Tom Harper

Recently I was walking in Old West Lawrence and came across a brick sidewalk renovation. […]

Community Voices April 21, 2021 - 1:53 pm

Will Averill: Kansas lawmakers must carefully begin addressing the coercion in domestic violence (Column)

by Will Averill, Kansas Reflector

“Coercive control is an integral part of the larger pattern of domestic violence” and addressing it is essential, Will Averill writes.

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