If November 4 seems too far away for you, if you’re really eager to vote, you’re not alone.About 1/3 of America...
LAWRENCE — It’s been a busy couple of weeks as the Democrats and Republicans held their conventions. ...
Ben Daniels might only be 14 years old, but he's already helped legislators sign bills to help the environment. His artwork is inspired by the earth, and he's proof that one person can make a difference...
In 2004, one of the big buzzwords surrounding the election was “swift boating,” as in attempts to discredit John Kerry’s Vietnam service. This year, we’re hearing all about green, green, green....
When Greensburg, Kan., was flattened by a massive tornado in early May 2005, it would have been easy to give up. The town's old buildings and its high school were gone; 10 people were killed. But young...
With public opinion swinging hard against the war in Iraq, and frustration mounting about progress made in Afghanistan, American soldiers know challenges exist on and off the battlefield. But as I found...
Last week, I vlogged about why people are saying that Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius would make a solid vice presidential choice for Barack Obama. ...
So...how did you spend your summer vacation? Does it compare to the nine Kansas teens who ran from their hometown of Wichita to Washington, D.C., to raise awareness of genocide in Darfur? To learn more...
The four days I spent in the Mohave Desert with troops from the 1st Infantry Division were enlightening, if not confusing. Acronym after acronym blurred into one another, and I was just along for the...
Your Kansas correspondent Alex Parker recently embedded with troops from the 1st Infantry Division, which is recently completed desert warfare training at Fort Irwin, Calif. The troops explain how valuable...