In early 2022, American society is deeply polarized between the Democratic and Republican parties. This extreme polarization means that both parties are absolutely determined that the other side not be allowed to control any of the branches of the federal government. So the elections this fall for the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate will be fiercely contested.
My junior high school math teacher always lamented that as soon as we turned a page in our algebra textbook, we acted like the prior pages became glued together. If we were unsure about something, we would rather forge ahead blindly than turn back a few pages and look at a previous lesson.
Over the last six years, Lansing has not finished better than fourth at the Top Gun Tournament. The Lions should have no problem beating that… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
The trial of a former Leavenworth police officer who is charged with manslaughter has been continued until April. The case of Matthew R. Harrington had… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Basehor-Linwood USD 458 Board of Education members were recognized for their dedication at a special presentation earlier this month as part of Board of Education Appreciation Month. The presentation was created as a way to thank those board members for volunteering their time, fulfilling their civic responsibility and advocating on behalf of every child in the Basehor-Linwood community. It is the responsibility of those board members to listen to the community, set direction for USD 458 and make decisions with each student in mind.
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court has rejected a challenge from House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy to the proxy voting system that Democrats put in place in response to the coronavirus pandemic. McCarthy had sought a declaration that proxy voting, an absent representative giving authority for someone in attendance to cast his or her vote, was unconstitutional.
Last month, the day after Christmas, I taught two of our young granddaughters how to weave potholders. This is a family tradition, in which both boys and girls learn how to stretch vertical loops of cotton onto a metal rack and then weave horizontal loops through them to form a tight weave.
When I passed the armed guards posted outside my synagogue Saturday morning, I had almost become desensitized to their presence. It had been nearly three years since the most recent synagogue shooting on U.S.
To the editor: In the early morning hours last Tuesday, the day following the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday, I read a Facebook post by a wise and respected community member asking three questions about the lack of outrage regarding the all-out assault on voting rights across our country.
February 16, 1961 - January 20, 2022 Mike married the love of his life, Debbie Stockwell, in 1984. Mike and Debbie and their children Chris, Megan and Tera moved to the Easton community in 1989 and established a homestead that welcomed any friend or animal who came down the lane.