I’m a political junkie. I enjoy campaign season. I like to read about candidates and hear what they have to say — and sometimes don’t say — at forums, such as Tuesday afternoon’s at the…

It’s more because of what Caryn Tyson doesn’t say that makes her the weaker candidate for the Kansas Senate. With nary a flinch, Tyson can say all Kansans are better off because of tax cuts…

Dear editor,  This is a letter that I hope will save the public from theft of gas. My husband and I have been the victims of not only gas theft but also the loss of…

Dear editor, Isn’t it strange that our city council members voted to get an injunction against the recall vote, when they campaigned for more transparency and democracy in our city government? What could be more…

Shale gas supply offers promise of huge benefits America is known as the planet’s energy glutton. We’re also accused of having a tin ear when asked to do anything to reduce the threat of climate…

Dear editor,  This is a letter that I hope will save the public from theft of gas. My husband and I have been the victims of not only gas theft but also the loss of…

James Holmes’ killing spree in Colorado produced an anticipated call for stricter gun control laws. Gun apologists protested, as they always do. Holmes is crazy. Even the strictest gun laws won’t keep the deeply disturbed…

Dear editor, Ed Bideau is the clear choice for state representative to the Kansas House, 9th District. Ed Bideau and his family were among the first friends I made when I moved to Chanute in…

Two years ago the Kansas Legislature passed Lexie’s Law, which requires small child care operations to be licensed and their employees trained. It is called Lexie’s Law, named after a 13-month-old girl who died from…

  Dear editor, Another mass killing in America. I hope the NRA (National Rifle Association) and GOP are happy, however the Dems are about as guilty since they, too, are afraid of the NRA. Caryn…