President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey has for some time desired for Turkey to replace Saudi Arabia as the dominant force in the Middle East.…
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The ethics of corporal punishment, explained
Realistically, violence can never be fully eradicated on earth. Those who say otherwise live in their own utopian fantasy, disconnected from reality. Nevertheless, peace should…
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Opinion: State of the Senate
Political scientists, analysts, professors, historians and even everyday citizens have been ruminating lately on the health of American democracy. A fever seems to have consumed…
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Security measures in Westport attempt to improve public safety
During August and September of this year, downtown Kansas City, Missouri, and its surrounding areas were subject to new plans for improvement of security and…
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Opinion: Gun raffles benefit rural communities
Gun raffles have often been a fundraising tool for numerous groups. However, in light of recent gun violence, gun raffles have come under heavy scrutiny…
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2 Takes, 1 Issue: Charter schools foster education through diversity
A charter school is an institution of public education that operates independently from the school districts in which they are located and receives both government…
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Low voter turnout and gerrymandering affecting midterm elections
As the United States prepares for the looming midterm election Nov. 6, it is important to look at who will be voting. Midterm elections are…
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Kander risks political career, furthers mental health awareness
In the face of a conservative national government, former Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander appeared to be the Democratic Party’s new golden boy. Over…
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2 Takes, 1 Issue: Charter schools are too costly, segregative
In 2017 an estimated 3.1 million students were enrolled in charter schools across the United States. This number, while seemingly small compared to the number of…
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