Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas
Guest Columnist
As millions of Americans filed their tax returns a few weeks ago, many took into account how much they had given to charities. According to Giving USA, Americans gave nearly $300 billion in 2011 …

Sandy Praeger
Guest columnist
In five months, the world of health insurance in Kansas will change. On Oct. 1 the federal health exchange marketplace will begin enrolling Kansans (up to age 64) online for health insurance, either through private insurance …

Donald Kaul
Guest Columnist
Confusion reigned supreme in the nation’s highest court last month as it heard arguments on two same-sex marriage cases. Confronted with the possibility of endorsing the right of men to marry men and women, women, the …

Gov. Sam Brownback
R-Kansas
A week ago nearly a third of the world’s population celebrated Easter, the resurrection of Jesus.  New life.  Well, we need new life in our nation and economy.
Washington is broke.  Big spending programs are running …

Dan Murray
Guest Columnist
The good news is that business is terrific right now for the professionals who are paid to prepare tax returns.
The bad news is that the tax code that ensures their success is weighing down an …

Paul Kengor
Guest Columnist
Margaret Thatcher, one of the greatest leaders of the Cold War, of the 20th century, and of British history, has died at the age of 87.
I’ve referred to her as one of my Cold War …

Clint Decker
Guest Columnist
Based on the results of an extensive survey conducted by The Pew Research Center, “a fierce debate is taking place” across America.  What are they are talking about?  Gay marriage.
As the movement to legalize gay …

Sheldon Richman
Guest Columnist
It’s hard to believe that in the 21st Century, educated people believe the government can produce real wealth by creating money. It’s especially ironic that the main preachers of this superstition fancy themselves progressives and are …

Chris Benjamin
Guest Columnist
What we need for our community is a strong bond between the citizens and the city government. Whatever the outcome of the election, we as a faithful community need to be communicating our needs and wants …