GOP change will have to be more than window-dressing
The Republican Party, bruised and beaten in the 2012 presidential election, took a deep look at itself and realized it has to change to remain relevant in America. The face and tastes of the United...
View ArticlePeople in prisons have to view tight state budgets as opportunity for reform
People in prison should be happy over the budget crisis in Kansas and Missouri. It means that those two states and a lot of others in the U.S
View ArticleJames, Forte must re-examine mayor's security
Kansas City's mayor and police chief need to re-examine security for Sly James in wake of Tuesday's startling incident at the Gem Theater. James took the understandable approach just minutes after a...
View ArticleApprove a better way to collect KC's hotel tax
Closing a costly loophole in Kansas City's hotel tax is a high priority on the ballot early next month. The Star recommends a **"yes"** vote on Question 2 on April 2
View ArticleProtect Mayor James, the face of Kansas City
Security at City Hall, the Kansas City Police Department and other buildings has been increased in recent years, all to better protect the public and city employees. Yet on Tuesday, a man was able to...
View ArticleA baseball gift when dad's at war
Every spring, fields -- dissected by four bases and bordered by a fence advertising local businesses -- come to life across America. Standing like figures on a chess board are young men who entreat...
View ArticleKC's black mayor vs. KC's black problems
Kansas City's second black mayor has been spending much time and money tackling intractable problems that have plagued the predominantly black East Side for decades. Sly James has pursued an innovative...
View ArticleScore one for NRA
The National Rifle Association pulled ahead of people outraged over the Sandy Hook Elementary School mass shooting when the Senate failed Tuesday to include an assault weapons ban in legislation...
View ArticleKansas abortion bill is cruel and ignorant
It's difficult to gauge whether the anti-abortion bill up before the Kansas House today is more notable for its cruelty or for its ignorance. House Bill 2253 would prevent almost all abortions after 22...
View ArticleGoogle dreaming slow to catch fire in Kansas City area
Olathe now joins Kansas City, Kan., and parts of Kansas City in getting Google Fiber. Ho-hum
View ArticleCuts in Kansas affect citizens' quality of life
Taxes are a collective commitment by a population of people to improve their overall living conditions now and in the future. Cutting taxes abandons that commitment to ensure a better way of life
View ArticleKansas abortion bill is cruel, ignorant
With the passage of an anti-abortion bill on Wednesday, Kansas House members revealed themselves as callous and backward-thinking. The bill would prevent almost all abortions after 22 weeks, even if a...
View ArticleReject odd initiative on KC ballot
It's a lot easier to say what Question 3 on Kansas City's ballot next month would not accomplish than what it might actually do if approved by voters. It would not lead to the closure of the new...
View ArticleKris Kobach stuck as GOP moves forward
As it does nearly every year, the Kansas Legislature spent some time this week fretting about a state law that enables some young people who are undocumented immigrants to pay in-state tuition at state...
View ArticleIraq war for U.S. is over, but pain lingers
The decision by injured Iraq war veteran Tomas Young to refuse nourishment, water and life-sustaining medication is just one of many tragic examples of the pain this country continues to bear because...
View ArticleOlder drivers in Missouri need alternatives to car use
It is perfectly OK for the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety to be concerned about older drivers. The coalition has started a new program called "Arrive Alive After 65," The Associated Press reports
View ArticleMedicaid expansion still big pill for Missouri GOP
Missouri's Republican legislative leaders used their last few hours before spring break to make it known they are not on board with raising the state's miserly income qualifications for Medicaid. "We...
View ArticleCameras are making KC safer
Red-light cameras have made Kansas City's intersections safer. Elected officials should take a good look at whether using cameras to catch speeders on Ward Parkway, Brookside Boulevard, the Paseo and...
View ArticleSaturday mail delivery again up in air
The U.S. Postal Service keeps trying to do the right thing
View ArticleFor good of economy, keep food stamps fully funded
If Kansas Republican Sen. Pat Roberts were working for the good of the U.S
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