In a generation, an end to development aid
Special to the Courier Fifty years ago, the scene in Busan, South Korea, would have been a familiar image of international aid: sacks of grain stacked precariously on a crumbling dockside. The backdrop...
View ArticleThis new girlfriend isn’t getting started on right foot
Dear Annie: My husband and I are raising our two teenage grandchildren. Our grandson is 15 and recently started going out with a girl. They attend the same school and are Facebook friends. We don't...
View ArticleCan Washington help what ails American higher ed?
At a meeting with college leaders this week, President Barack Obama was looking for ideas. Amid record budget deficits, can Washington actually do anything to help make American colleges less expensive...
View ArticleSusan needs some serious professional, family help
DEAR ANNIE: I have three daughters, the youngest of whom is 45. “Susan” has not been in a relationship for five years, and she has a severe drinking problem. She has had two DWI convictions and lost...
View ArticleKPERS reform should be adopted
With all due respect, we disagree with Rep. Ed Trimmer, D-Winfield, on KPERS reform.
View ArticleBrownback’s school finance reform needs help
Gov. Sam Brownback’s school finance reform looks especially rough on big districts.
View ArticleIowa caucuses are overblown
The Iowa caucuses leave a lot to be desired. They are billed as a way to begin the testing of presidential candidates in the heartland.
View ArticleGOP genie is out of the bottle
Whoever wins, places or shows in the Iowa Republican caucuses, the results will weigh on our nation’s future.
View ArticleBye, bye, Boeing
Sen. Pat Roberts has it about right. After hearing the announcement that Boeing would definitely leave Wichita, Roberts said he wanted to look to the future.
View ArticleTexas toast for homeowners
Gov. Sam Brownback's Texas-style tax proposals are likely to hurt property taxpayers in Kansas.
View ArticleU.S.-Iranian relations
Just a few days ago, Iran publicly hailed the U.S. Navy's timely rescue of 13 Iranian fishermen held captive for 40 days by Somali pirates as "a humanitarian gesture."
View ArticleAdd Alzheimer’s beds at Winfield
Politics aside, the Kansas Veterans Home at Winfield needs more beds.
View ArticleObama and contraceptives
On Feb. 10 the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said it could not accept President Barack Obama's compromise solution to the flap over contraceptives provided for women employees of Catholic...
View ArticleKobach goes over the top
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, perhaps the nation’s leading, legal advocate for anti-immigrant legislation, looks ridiculous.
View ArticleStay the course in Afghanistan
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has it right.
View ArticleBattles aheadin the Legislature
Gov. Sam Brownback moderated the tone of his rhetoric in the State of the State address Tuesday.
View ArticlePraise for thecounty commission
The Cowley County Commission has set aside $200,000 in loan funds for the mental health center. This is a good step.
View ArticleBarack Obama’sinaugural speech
President Barack Obama’s second inaugural address was an inspiring call for unity.
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