Everyday Citizen

Look, I know as much as any liberal how nice it would feel to liberate this state from Governor Mark Sanford. I just hope people realize that there's another Republican next in line, one who wants to be the next governor, if that happens.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - Deputy Communications Director, Megan McClendon confirmed this afternoon that, "He (Moore) is indeed stepping down." U.S. Congressman Dennis Moore, 64, now serving his 6th term, will become the first member of Congress to retire without seeking another public office...

The words of Shaniya Davis' father, Bradley Lockhart, resonated with me. Friday night, I watched an episode of the Oprah Winfrey Show that had been recorded earlier that day. I was watching to see what she had to say about the end of her long running talk show...

President Obama has announced a campaign to enlist companies and nonprofit groups to spend money, time and volunteer effort to encourage students, especially in middle and high school, to pursue science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)...

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - Deputy Communications Director, Megan McClendon confirmed this afternoon that, "He (Moore) is indeed stepping down." U.S. Congressman Dennis Moore, 64, now serving his 6th term, will become the first member of Congress to retire without seeking another public office. The of...

Have you seen the movie Precious? If not, it's a must-see. But not just for a night out. Precious exists to pique our conscious. Read the book as well. The movie stays pretty true to the book, but the book provides even more insight...

It was Thomas Paine who observed, "He who dares not offend cannot be honest." Anyone who offers an opinion in print should understand. The risk of honest error is also daunting. 'Tis said that doctors bury their mistakes. When lawyers fail, their clients are locked up...

One of my biggest pet peeves these days is listening to adults talking about inner-city youth say, "We've got to teach these kids to value education." Newsflash: Kids value education. They simply don't have the opportunities to get a good education from many of our schools.....

It was Thomas Paine who observed, "He who dares not offend cannot be honest." Anyone who offers an opinion in print should understand. The risk of honest error is also daunting. 'Tis said that doctors bury their mistakes. When lawyers fail, their clients are locked up. When writers screw up...