Danedri Thompson
Columnist
I’m writing this grisly column because my news junkie brother did not recognize the name “Kermit Gosnell” when I used it in conversation the other day.
I’m writing this column to give voice to the dozens, perhaps …
Evil triumphed in Pennsylvania clinic
April 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Improvements suggested for future town hall meetings
April 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It was wonderful to see our state legislators during a townhall in Gardner this past weekend. It’s seems we’ve heard nary a word from them since the session began.
Now on a month long recess, local representatives to the Kansas …
Brownback delivers weekly Republican address to national audience
April 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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 …
Small biz needs to look ahead to future tax returns
April 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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 …
Iron Lady, one of the greatest leaders of the Cold War, Britain dies
April 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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 …
Election is over; Hard work begins
April 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Now the hard work begins.
For far too long, this town has been marginalized over one aspect of the intermodal – just how it should be taxed. Although those decisions have been finalized, real challenges remain for our school districts …
Christians are for people, but against sin
April 7, 2013 by 1 Comment
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 …
Progressives believe in magic of digital money
April 4, 2013 by 2 Comments
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 …
District views patrons as piggy banks with duct tape over their mouths
April 4, 2013 by 1 Comment
The USD 231 board of education clearly views its patrons as giant piggy banks with duct tape across their mouths. They certainly don’t treat them as living, breathing people or as constituents. We’re all simply robots who should not be …
Candidate hopes for peace, wisdom on council
April 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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 …
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