Kansas Political News and Opinion
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False economics and malignant growth
Political elites have made typical Kansans the enemy. According to the Sierra Club, for example, "There is no place in Kansas worth preserving.” Caleb Stegall says it's time Kansans fought back.
The legislature that couldn't vote straight
Senate Dems take time for FDR | Supreme Court approves Tiller probe | Kansas archbishop warns Sebelius against taking communion | Boyda, Moore low on 'growth' ranking | Spending starts to slow | Governor gets voter ID bill | A distant McKinney gets local backing for presidential race | Box office gives 'Expelled' an 'A'
Into poverty, with difficulty
If Kathleen Sebelius runs for vice-president on an Obama ticket, she’ll leave office two years early. ‘Just in time!’ say the growing number of poor Kansas kids. Denis Boyles runs the numbers.
Loose talk
The Sierra Club seems to think three Johnson County Republicans speak for all Kansans. Unfortunately, what they're saying is 'pay more for electricity.' Denis Boyles explains.
Lawmakers run for cover
Post-veto chaos in Topeka | Immigration bill in ruins | Court reverses itself on secret proceedings | Slattery returns to Kansas to take on Roberts | University students want concealed carry rights