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With the passing of talk radio titan Rush Limbaugh, conservatism needs a new voice

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With the passing of talk radio titan Rush Limbaugh, conservatism needs a new voice

Especially after the Trump presidency’s crash and burn, Rush Limbaugh’s passing leaves Americans at a great loss, writes Michael Ryan.

Should Missouri schoolkids be taught slavery defines the US with The 1619 Project?

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Should Missouri schoolkids be taught slavery defines the US with The 1619 Project?

February 12, 2021, 5:00 AM

What’s wrong with a proposed civics quiz for Kansas students? It’s a test for America

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What’s wrong with a proposed civics quiz for Kansas students? It’s a test for America

January 27, 2021, 5:00 AM

Did Josh Hawley’s political fortunes go up in flames with Trump’s Capitol self-immolation?

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Did Josh Hawley’s political fortunes go up in flames with Trump’s Capitol self-immolation?

Is Arrowhead Stadium safe for fans in a pandemic? Here’s what Kansas City Chiefs learned

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Is Arrowhead Stadium safe for fans in a pandemic? Here’s what Kansas City Chiefs learned

January 10, 2021, 5:00 AM

Are Sen. Josh Hawley, Republicans really a threat to democracy for questioning election?

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Are Sen. Josh Hawley, Republicans really a threat to democracy for questioning election?

January 6, 2021, 5:00 AM

Still no winner? Here’s how 2 Johnson County races for the Kansas House will be decided

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Still no winner? Here’s how 2 Johnson County races for the Kansas House will be decided

November 11, 2020, 5:00 AM

Is the Kansas GOP too conservative for Johnson County? What this election might say

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Is the Kansas GOP too conservative for Johnson County? What this election might say

‘Conduct unbecoming’? KU sorority punishes member for conservative posts, free speech

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‘Conduct unbecoming’? KU sorority punishes member for conservative posts, free speech

November 2, 2020, 5:00 AM

After yard sign incident, anonymous flier, should KC-area Trump supporters worry?

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After yard sign incident, anonymous flier, should KC-area Trump supporters worry?

October 21, 2020, 5:00 AM

Why did Jackson County shut down top BBQ spot over COVID fears? ‘We’ve tried to comply’

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Why did Jackson County shut down top BBQ spot over COVID fears? ‘We’ve tried to comply’

September 25, 2020, 5:00 AM

‘We have an obligation’: Why it’s fair for the Senate to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg now

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‘We have an obligation’: Why it’s fair for the Senate to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg now

September 21, 2020, 5:00 AM

Are attacks on council’s Teresa Loar really about racism — or money for KCI terminal?

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Are attacks on council’s Teresa Loar really about racism — or money for KCI terminal?

JoCo commissioner’s rant was reckless — but correct about threat of far-left violence

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JoCo commissioner’s rant was reckless — but correct about threat of far-left violence

After shameful boos during Chiefs opener, we all should do some soul searching

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After shameful boos during Chiefs opener, we all should do some soul searching

Blue Valley school board member suspends sports but sends son to play in Florida. Fair?

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Blue Valley school board member suspends sports but sends son to play in Florida. Fair?

August 31, 2020, 5:00 AM

Should KU disband its campus police department? This petition actually demands it

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Should KU disband its campus police department? This petition actually demands it

August 24, 2020, 5:00 AM

Conservatives made waves in Kansas’ GOP primary. Is another surge coming in November?

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Conservatives made waves in Kansas’ GOP primary. Is another surge coming in November?

August 6, 2020, 5:00 AM

Why did Overland Park Black Lives Matter protest devolve into arrests — and what now?

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Why did Overland Park Black Lives Matter protest devolve into arrests — and what now?

July 31, 2020, 5:00 AM

Will President Trump endorse in the Kansas Senate primary? Republicans should hope so

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Will President Trump endorse in the Kansas Senate primary? Republicans should hope so

July 17, 2020, 5:00 AM

Was KC-area woman arrested after parking while Black? ‘We are used to it happening to us’

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Was KC-area woman arrested after parking while Black? ‘We are used to it happening to us’

June 22, 2020, 5:00 AM

Did Kansas try to coerce nursing homes into admitting coronavirus patients?

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Did Kansas try to coerce nursing homes into admitting coronavirus patients?

June 8, 2020, 12:01 PM

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