Canada just held its federal election this week. I watch it closely because I have dual US and Canadian citizenship. I’ve always been intrigued by the way that all political parties in Canada literally have to “bring the receipts” for any proposals that they suggest on the campaign trail.
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By Chad Frey Newton Kansan Roughly 150 people responded to a call from Mennonite Action on April 26 to attend a worship service and protest… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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In a legislative session marked by its brevity, Kansas lawmakers managed to pass an impressive 116 bills. This makes 2025 a productive year for the state’s legislature. But while this productivity could suggest functional governance, a closer look reveals a shift in the balance of power that raises questions about the state of checks and balances in Topeka.
Six children are tucked in bed while I listen to the birds waking each other with their morning song. It’s Saturday morning in Knox County, Ohio. Yesterday we enjoyed traveling as a family, today we want to go see my widowed grandmother in Holmes County, Ohio.
Despite their years of experience with the China Rural Education Action Program, Scott Rozelle and Natalie Hell’s 2020 book “Invisible China” reflects pre-2000 conditions. China has changed dramatically, making the subtitle “How the Urban-Rural Divide Threatens China’s Rise” out-of-date.
Lace up your court shoes because April is National Pickleball Month. It’s also — apparently — National Afternoon Tea Month, National Brunch Month and National Canine Fitness Month.
A recall petition seeking to ouster Halstead mayor Dennis Travis will, at this time, not make it onto a ballot after a decision by the Harvey County attorney.
Following a proclamation by Gov. Laura Kelly, April 21-25 was “Kansas Home Visiting Week,” an action which called attention to several groups in Harvey County considered home visitors.