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The largest contributor to high property taxes in Kansas is local government and school district spending, which accounts for nearly half (approximately 45%) of total property tax levies. This is compounded by rapidly rising residential property valuations and a shift in the tax burden from commercial to residential properties. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Key drivers of Kansas's high real estate taxes include:
• School Finance & Local Levies: A mandatory statewide 20-mill levy for schools, combined with local school district, county, and city levies, constitutes the majority of the tax bill.
• Rising Valuations: Overheated residential markets have led to significant increases in home values, which directly increases assessed taxes, as Kansas lacks strict, California-style caps on assessment increases.
• Tax Burden Shift: Over the past 30 years, the tax burden has shifted significantly onto homeowners, who now pay roughly 56% of the total property taxes, up from 35% following a 1992 constitutional change.
• High Infrastructure Costs: The need to maintain infrastructure across a large area with a relatively low population density (high rural costs) further drives up the necessary tax revenue. [4, 5, 6]
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Kansas consistently ranks among the top 20 states for high real estate taxes, with an effective property tax rate of roughly 1.25% to 2.89% depending on the study, often ranking around the 12th to 18th highest in the nation. The state is frequently identified as having some of the highest property taxes on rural commercial properties.
• Ranking: WalletHub (https://wallethub.com/edu/states-with-highest-lowest-tax-burden/20494) ranked Kansas 12th in overall tax burden, while The Topeka Capital-Journal (https://www.cjonline.com/story/news/state/2025/04/04/how-kansas-ranks-on-tax-burden-from-income-property-and-sales-taxes/82765407007/) placed its property tax burden at 18th highest.
• Effective Rate: The effective property tax rate for homeowners is approximately 1.25%.
• Regional Context: Kansas has some of the highest property tax rates in the nation, particularly for rural commercial property (ranked 1st).
• Highest Taxing Areas: Within Kansas, Riley, Butler, and Shawnee counties have some of the highest effective tax rates, while Johnson and Sedgwick are lower. [1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7]
Factors contributing to high taxes in Kansas include rising property valuation assessments. [2]
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The photo and headline refer to **Gwendolyn Westbrook**, the 71-year-old former CEO of the **United Council for Human Services** (a San Francisco-based nonprofit that provided services to homeless and low-income people, including operating a soup kitchen in Bayview and receiving city contracts for homeless sheltering).
According to multiple credible sources, including the San Francisco District Attorney's office announcement and reports from ABC7 News, the San Francisco Chronicle, KQED, CBS San Francisco, and others:
- She was **arraigned on Tuesday, February 25, 2026** (the day after charges were announced) on **nine felony counts**.
- These include **misappropriation of public funds**, **grand theft**, **presenting a false invoice for payment**, and **filing false California state tax returns** (for years 2020–2023).
- Prosecutors allege she misappropriated **more than $1.2 million** in public funds (city/grant money intended for homeless services) between 2019 and 2023 through methods like undocumented cash withdrawals, unauthorized self-payments, hidden "double salary" payments, and fraudulent reimbursements.
- She allegedly diverted some funds for personal use, supporting a lavish lifestyle (reports mention luxury items like jewelry and cars).
- She had "near-exclusive financial control" over the nonprofit's accounts.
- She was arrested/booked last Friday (around February 20–21, 2026), posted bail, and appeared in court.
The image matches the ABC7 News report exactly, including the headline phrasing ("FORMER CEO OF SF HOMELESSNESS NONPROFIT CHARGED WITH MISSPENDING $1.2M") and the photo of her on the street (likely a file or AP photo used in coverage).
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Whether President Harry Truman was a "bad guy" for allowing France to re-establish control over Indochina (specifically Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia) after World War II is a subject of intense historical debate, involving complex, competing geopolitical priorities rather than a simple moral binary. [1, 2]
Truman's actions, which included supporting French efforts to regain their colony, were driven by Cold War strategy rather than a desire to support colonialism, though the result was a brutal, long-term conflict [1, 3]. [3, 4]
Key Context for Truman's Decision
- Prioritizing the Cold War: Following WWII, Truman's primary foreign policy goal was to contain the spread of communism, particularly in Europe [1, 3].
- The Marshall Plan and European Stability: France was considered a crucial, fragile ally in the emerging Cold War against the Soviet Union. Truman believed that if he forced France to give up its colonies, it would destabilize the French government, potentially allowing a communist takeover within France itself [1].
- Support for France: To ensure France remained a strong anti-communist partner, the US agreed to support French efforts to reclaim their overseas territories, including Indochina [1, 3].
- Decolonization vs. Anti-Communism: While the US had a historic, anti-colonial stance, Truman prioritized the "containment" of communism over the self-determination of the Vietnamese people, viewing Ho Chi Minh primarily as a communist agent rather than a nationalist leader [1, 3]. [3, 4]
Different Historical Perspectives
- Critique (The "Bad Guy" Perspective): Critics argue that this decision was a betrayal of the democratic ideals of the Atlantic Charter (which supported self-determination) and initiated decades of devastating conflict in Southeast Asia. By enabling the return of French colonial rule, it is argued that Truman ignored the legitimate nationalist aspirations of the Vietnamese, making the subsequent Vietnam War inevitable [1].
- Defense (Geopolitical Realism): Defenders argue that Truman was acting in the immediate national security interests of the United States. In the context of 1945–1946, strengthening the Western alliance against the Soviet Union took precedence over colonial independence, and failing to support France could have led to a much weaker Europe [1, 3]. [3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
ConclusionWhile Truman's policies directly led to the United States' deep involvement in the First Indochina War and paved the way for the later Vietnam War, historians generally analyze his actions as a pragmatic, though arguably flawed, decision to prioritize European stability over Southeast Asian self-determination [1]. [3, 8, 9]
(Note: "Asia Minor" generally refers to modern-day Turkey, whereas the conflict in question occurred in Southeast Asia, specifically Indochina/Vietnam). [10, 11]
Whether Harry Truman was a "bad guy" for allowing France to reoccupy its colonies in Indochina (Southeast Asia) after World War II is a subject of intense historical debate, viewed differently through lenses of anti-colonialism versus Cold War containment strategy. While critics view this decision as a moral failure that initiated the Vietnam War, supporters often argue it was a necessary, though flawed, pragmatic decision to secure European stability against the Soviet Union. [3, 12, 13, 14, 15]
Here is a breakdown of the context, motivations, and criticisms of Truman's policy:
1. The Context: Shifting Policy from FDR to Truman
- Roosevelt's Stance: Franklin D. Roosevelt was opposed to the French returning to Indochina and favored a trusteeship to guide the region toward independence.
- Truman's Reversal: Following FDR's death in April 1945, Truman shifted policy, allowing French re-entry to restore colonial sovereignty, provided they eventually granted some autonomy.
- The Decision: At the Potsdam Conference, it was agreed that British and Chinese troops would facilitate the return of the French, despite Ho Chi Minh declaring Vietnam's independence on Sept 2, 1945. [16, 17, 18]
2. Reasons Behind the Decision (The Pragmatic View)
- European Stability: The Truman administration feared that weakening France's colonial power would weaken France domestically, making it vulnerable to strong local communist parties.
- Containment: Truman viewed Ho Chi Minh through the lens of Cold War containment rather than simply as a nationalist leader. He feared a communist takeover in Southeast Asia.
- Lack of Alternatives: The US was focused on the rebuilding of Europe and was reluctant to antagonize a key European ally, France, which demanded the return of its empire. [3, 4, 12, 19, 20, 21]
3. The Consequences (The Critical View)
- Ignoring Self-Determination: Truman ignored multiple pleas from Ho Chi Minh for U.S. recognition of Vietnamese independence, which mirrored American independence ideals.
- The First Indochina War: This decision led directly to the First Indochina War (1946–1954), where France attempted to recolonize Vietnam.
- Initiating US Involvement: To support the French, Truman began providing financial and military aid in 1950, setting the precedent for deeper American involvement in what became the Vietnam War. [22, 23, 24, 25, 26]
4. Was He a "Bad Guy"?
- According to critics: Yes. This decision resulted in the death of thousands, wasted resources in a "futile, destructive cause," and aligned the US against a democratic independence movement, ultimately leading to the Vietnam War.
- According to defenders: No, or at least it was not motivated by malice. It was a strategic decision to prevent the spread of communism in the post-WWII world. The priority was containment and maintaining European alliances against the Soviet Union. [5, 12, 13, 25, 27]
Ultimately, historians often view this as a major turning point on the road to a "disastrous" foreign policy outcome in Asia, born of the urgent, and often myopic, demands of the early Cold War. [12]
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Based on Dr. Steven Gundry's dietary principles, rainbow trout is generally considered a good, lectin-free source of protein and essential omega-3 fatty acids. While he often emphasizes wild-caught fish, trout is a healthy option, particularly when compared to high-mercury or farm-raised fish containing inflammatory, high-lectin feed.
• Omega-3 Source: Rainbow trout is highly regarded for its heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
• Safe Choice: It serves as a good alternative to salmon or tuna for those seeking a mild white fish.
• Nutrient-Dense: It provides essential vitamins and minerals like calcium, potassium, and magnesium. [1, 2]
As with all animal proteins, Dr. Gundry advises focusing on the source of the fish and avoiding those that are farm-raised in conditions that do not align with his dietary philosophy. [1, 6]
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Cod
Dr. Gundry advocates for wild-caught seafood, including cod, as a high-quality, lectin-free source of protein and essential nutrients. As part of the Gundry Food Strategy (https://gundrymd.com/food-pyramid/), wild-caught fish is highly recommended over farm-raised options to ensure low toxicity and high nutritional value. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Key Takeaways on Cod & Similar Fish:
• Approved Protein: Cod is considered a "Yes" food, particularly for those following the Plant Paradox program.
• Health Benefits: It is praised as a lean protein source, rich in nutrients that support gut and immune health.
• Wild-Caught Requirement: Dr. Gundry emphasizes choosing wild-caught to avoid the antibiotics, pesticides, and poor-quality diet associated with farmed fish.
• Other Options: He often groups cod with other healthy, sustainable, and low-mercury options like halibut and wild salmon. [1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7]
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Thank you for being part of our Survivor and Supporter Network. Your continued support, advocacy, and compassion mean so much as we work together to protect children and empower survivors across Kansas.
We would like to give you and update on our legislative work and how you can help:
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Erin's Law SB 385/HB 2576: requiring that all K–12 students receive age-appropriate body safety and child sexual abuse prevention education. The law will also require teachers to do a yearly training specific to child sexual abuse in spotting warning signs and reporting abuse.
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The bill had a hearing in the House Education Committee but the House decided not to work the bill this session. We would like to thank all of the survivors and supporters who testified in support of this bill.
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Unfortunately, the Children's Advocacy Centers of Kansas and one of the CACs changed their testimony before the hearing and testified neutral rather than as a proponent. A concern was brought up that they felt only CACs should be presenting body safety education to children using an accredited curriculum (very few curriculums are able to make it through an accreditation process due to time and financial constraints, but there are numerous "evidence based" or "researched informed" curricula available. We were not prepared for this and were not able to change our testimony in time to counter these arguments or be able to work previously discussed amendments to strengthen the bill.
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We continued to meet with legislators and various community agencies to come up with solutions and have drafted a new version of Erin's Law with amendments that we hope will satisfy concerns that were mentioned. Please let us know if you would like a copy. We are so thankful to community agencies who have spoken up and shared the work that their programs do and how there are agencies that are willing and able to train presenters who would present body safety training to students in communities that do not have access to a CAC or other established program.
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SB 385 is alive in the Senate thanks to Senate President Ty Masterson who "blessed" the bill and gave it more time to have a hearing. We were told today that it is likely that there will be a hearing in the Senate. The bill is currently in the Ways and Means Committee but may be transferred back to Senate Education.
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Please start writing proponent testimony for SB 385 now. We are often given very little notice when a hearing will be and it is important to be prepared.
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Survivor's Rights Bill SB 236: allowing survivors of substantiated abuse to access their own DCF (Department for Children and Families) records. This bill was introduced last year in the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee. We are told that it will not get a hearing this session, but that it is likely we can get one next year if we submit the bill ourselves.
Your voice and involvement make a difference! Here's how you can help:
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Continue sharing our social media posts advocating for these bills.
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Join us at public outreach events to spread awareness.
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Contact your state legislators, leadership, important committee members, and leadership and ask them to support Erin's Law (SB 385). (See below how and who to contact)
We are calling on child welfare professionals, educators, school leaders, counselors, medical providers, mental health professionals, and law enforcement across Kansas to show their support of Erin's Law. We are looking for these professionals to write testimony in support of Erin's Law. Please share with anyone you know that may be able to help.
We are also looking to gain information about how/if body safety is currently being taught in Kansas schools. Please contact us if you know how your local school district handles this and/or if you would be willing to contact your local school district to help obtain this information. Example: My children currently attend school in the DeSoto School District in Johnson County and they are given a presentation by Sunflower House Child Advocacy Center twice in elementary school in an assembly type presentation.
Be sure to keep an eye out on our Facebook and Instagram pages. That is the best way to get the most up to date information on our status for Erin's Law.
We will keep you updated about future events and opportunities to get involved. If you know of a group or event where we can speak or host a table to share information about these bills, please let us know!
Together, we're building a safer future for children and ensuring survivors' voices are heard. Thank you for standing with us and continuing to be part of this movement.
Thank you,
Kim Bergman, LMSW
Survivor & Co-Director
Protecting KS Children From Sexual Predators
How to contact your personal State Legislators:
1. Enter your address at https://pluralpolicy.com/find-your-legislator/ to learn who your state legislators are and ask for their support and for a hearing for Erin's Law (SB 385).
2. Send a brief email letting them know you are a constituent and ask for their support.
3. Contact members of leadership and the Senate Education and Ways and Means Committee (see below) and ask them to support Erin's Law and grant a hearing for the bill.
Sample Email for your personal legislators:
"Hello my name is _________ and I am one of your constituents in __city___ Kansas. I would like to ask for your support for Erin's Law, SB 385, which requires students K-12 to be taught about body safety and child sexual abuse prevention once a year. The law would also require teachers to receive training specific to spotting warning signs of child sexual abuse and how to report.
This bill is important to me because _______________________.
Please support Erin's Law so that we can protect children and support survivors."
Sample Email to Leadership and Committee Members:
"Hello my name is _________ and I am a Kansas resident. I would like to ask for your support for Erin's Law, SB 385, which requires students K-12 to be taught about body safety and child sexual abuse prevention once a year. The law would also require teachers to receive training specific to spotting warning signs of child sexual abuse and how to report.
This bill is important to me because _______________________.
Please support Erin's Law so that we can protect children and support survivors."
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