Are we entering an era of government by harassment?In a recent exposé, KCUR reporters interviewed immigration lawyers and former detainees in order to analyze the conditions in the Chase County Jail in Cottonwood Falls, where many immigration detainees are being held. Referring to the situation as a “war of attrition,” the reporters described a number of troubling conditions, including overcrowding, sleeping on floors and a denial of medical care.
To the editor:Just over 10 years ago, I was a sophomore in high school with much to say but quite a small audience. Unexpectedly, thanks to adults who believed in me, I found an outlet through my first column in the Leavenworth Times.
The first century historian Luke tells us that Jesus of Nazareth preached “the good news of the Kingdom of God.” (Luke 8:1)But what exactly is this “Kingdom of God,” and who belongs to it?Jesus answers that question with a story, a parable about a farmer sowing seed. Some seed falls on the path, some on rocky soil, some among thorns and some on good soil that produces a crop a hundredfold.
The USA has become a place where you can be arrested by masked operatives while going to work or going to church. You can be arrested in your home, workplace and at school.The reason? A claim that immigrants are dangerous or that they are stealing jobs from U.S.
I’ve been tricked and it’s not even Halloween yet.Walking three to four times a week, for the past 5 months, and the only thing I… Login to continue reading Login…
To the editor:I’m writing this because I care about this community and I know so many of you do too. Local elections aren’t loud or… Login to continue reading Login…
To the editor:On Oct. 8, a writer resubmitted a modified version of his May 2023 idea about regulating guns like we do vehicles, and my… Login to continue reading Login…
Remember when you were a kid? It was all about discovering your passions and having fun, playing with your friends and finding your spark.You learned… Login to continue reading Login…
October is generally jam-packed for my family, and this year is no exception. Attending my son’s football games, finishing up our calving season, celebrating birthdays, continuing fall harvest and preparing to sow wheat have taken up the majority of my family’s attention and effort this month.
To the editor:It’s critically important to remind everyone what the reported working conditions were when Mary Wood and Amy Cawvey last held the majority on the Lansing Board of Education three years ago.The following statements come directly from the 2022 USD 469 Climate Survey. District administration confirmed that the survey was distributed only to USD 469 employees, and each staff member could take it once.