Opinion

As the end of the school year is quickly coming into sight for my children, the end-of-year activities are beginning to ramp up. State assessments have been completed, countdowns have begun and field trips have picked up.

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.

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.

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 China has changed dramatically, making the subtitle “How the Urban-Rural Divide Threatens China’s Rise” out-of-date.

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.

Spring is finally here, and for many of us that brings the joy of returning to outdoor activities, planning summer vacations, and… well, allergies. Depending on the allergen, people can suffer from allergies any time of year, but spring is a particularly common time in our part of the world to hear my patients complain of seasonal allergies.

“Planes on the Plains.” That is a fitting theme for Kingman County, the boyhood home of aviation pioneer Clyde Cessna.

Article III of the US Constitution provides for congressional establishment of “inferior courts” -- that is, courts other than the Supreme Court -- and for congressional regulation of those courts’ jurisdictions.

As the advocacy director for Mainstream Coalition, I had a front row seat to the harm caused to vulnerable Kansans by our elected officials this year. I sat beside deeply religious and secular Kansans as we advocated passionately for our government to respect our rights, protect our children, and care for our neighbors.