I’ve noticed that whenever I write about privilege — advantages that have nothing to do with what I deserve or how hard I work — conservative critics let me have it. They’re ready to challenge…

I have an embarrassing confession to make: I’m a political junkie, but I didn’t vote in the last two federal elections. As a center-right voter, wholly disillusioned with the direction of my former party, I…

Marrying a farm kid has shown me the immense amount of pride in being part of the agriculture community. The agricultural profession, while rewarding, is challenging. Running big- dollar operations that are both physically and…

Irish poet and playwright Oscar Wilde once wrote that “life imitates art far more often than art imitates life.” A perfect illustration of that aphorism is the story of WNBA star Brittney Griner, with its…

I’ve long joked with my mom that I’d find a way to pay her back for all her trouble. Her response has always been “you’re not supposed to,” and she’s right: Kids can’t repay their…

Like many native Kansans, I consumed both seasons of Bridget Everett’s charming HBO series “Somebody Somewhere” like potluck desserts at a family gathering. As a University of Kansas grad now working for Kansas State University…

As Father’s Day approaches this year, I have been reflecting on the life and legacy of my grandfather, Emil, who passed away at the age of 95 earlier this year. I spent more of my…

Even good news can present challenges. That was the upshot from Wednesday evening’s Community Conversation sponsored by Thrive Allen County. While everyone is excited about what Lehigh Portland State Park will bring to the area…

Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on federal charges, catapulting the U.S. into new legal and constitutional territory. What this means for democracy and for the 2024 presidential race I’ll leave for others to…

Two things to know at the outset: This column is about abortion.  And I hate writing about abortion.  Let me explain the second part first. I am pro-choice because I believe real issues of women’s…