There is a classic Beatles song — “In My Life” — that speaks of “places I remember, all my life, though some have changed, some forever, not for better …” There is a day in…

The Neosho County commission’s recent decision to deny the Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center a letter of support sets a troubling precedent. Last week, commissioners justified their concern over executive salaries as a way to…

Kris Kobach had a choice between the best interests of Kansas or the best interests of Donald Trump.  He chose Trump.  Here’s what happened: The state attorney general last week asked a federal court to…

Vladimir Putin came to Alaska and got the red-carpet treatment, complete with a fighter-jet flyover and a warm presidential handshake.  While expectations were low for a full ceasefire, most observers were hoping for at least…

In June, the U.S. Forest Service published its 2,650-page final environmental impact statement for the Resolution Copper Project and Land Exchange, which involves transferring a 2,422-acre portion of Arizona’s Tonto National Forest, known as Oak…

President Trump conducts foreign policy on personal instinct and tactical impulse, and his abrupt Friday turn on Russia and Ukraine is a classic illustration. Whether it’s the start of a road to peace, or to…

While the leader of 340 million Americans furiously works to derail climate action, the leader of 1.4 billion Catholics is embracing it. In May, when Pope Leo XIV succeeded the late Pope Francis, I suggested…

A ray of hope broke through the discussion Monday evening when Corey Schinstock, assistant city administrator, assumed the responsibility of working with volunteers to devise a countywide recycling plan. Up until then, it appeared it…

Governor Laura Kelly has received national media attention this summer for resigning from the National Governors Association and joining a lawsuit against the federal government over the release of appropriated funds.  These actions reflect today’s…

When Donald Trump meets Vladimir Putin in Alaska it will be the seventh time the two have talked in person.  This time is different, though. Since their last sit-down, Mr Putin has launched an unprovoked…