“This country is going to be in big trouble if we lose this election.”I’ve heard that sentiment expressed here in Kansas by supporters of both presidential candidates.Some are alarmed and outraged by false claims that gangs of illegal immigrants are taking over communities like Aurora, Colorado, and repeated assertions that the country is being overrun by rapists and murderers.
Last week, Stephen Owens responded to questions about his candidacy for the Senate District #31 seat, revealing two critical issues where he is out of touch with the needs and values of regular Kansans.First, Owens opposes Medicaid Expansion, demonstrating a misunderstanding of the program’s purpose and benefits.
Most voters make their decisions for various unreflective reasons; engaging in a prolonged internal struggle over whether or not to support any particular candidate, especially a candidate nominated by a party which the voter identifies with, just isn’t typical behavior.Donald Trump, though, has never been a typical candidate; he’s always been a contentious one.
In 1957, Justice Brennan wrote the first Supreme Court legal definition for obscenity in the case of Roth versus United States.
This year’s presidential campaign has featured shocking statements and dramatic moments, including two assassination attempts.
With less than two weeks to go until the 2024 general election, political junkies have laser focused on the presidential race.Local superfans of democracy might want to widen that view.
“The student loan crisis,” Sabrina Cereceres writes at The Nation, “is a national emergency, and the time to act is now.”Cereceres makes a good case that the student debt situation in the United States is indeed a crisis.
This week Chad and Lance break down the “30 percent rule” vote, early voting, stealing political signs, banning cell phones in schools and more.