Opinion

Has Trump changed how Kansans vote? It’s a question I hear a lot. Here’s my take.

My five favorite books of the Old Testament (OT) scriptures are Genesis, Exodus, the Psalms and Isaiah. I know that list is short by one book.

The IRS' recent proposal to lift the 1954 Johnson Amendment — the ban prohibiting tax-exempt houses of worship from campaigning for or against political candidates — has sparked a crucial debate. Supporters of lifting the ban argue that discussing candidates with a congregation is akin to a "family discussion," but many faith leaders contend that embracing political endorsements from the pulpit would be detrimental.Rabbi Joel Simonds, executive director of the Jewish Center for Justice, champions the original amendment, arguing it helped grant religious institutions a "moral high ground" by keeping them above the partisan fray.

Temperatures are dropping and leaves are falling which means Halloween is quickly approaching. While the holiday is not always thought to be overly risky in terms of food safety, any time perishable foods are left out can be a nightmare.

“I am so glad that I live in a world where there are Octobers.” That beloved line from “Anne of Green Gables” has always captured how I feel about this season. Growing up in Wisconsin, October meant crisp mornings that hinted at winter’s approach and warm afternoons that illuminated a canvas of orange, yellow and red across the countryside.