David HudnallHow a kratom giant got what it wanted from RFK and new Homeland Security chief | OpinionA discarded federal court case in Oklahoma sheds light on the politics behind the government’s 7-OH crackdown. From David Hudnall:May 1, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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Guest CommentaryKansas City, ‘No Kings’ is great, but real change is going to take more | OpinionApril 30, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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Kansas City leaders sprang another Royals stadium surprise on us | OpinionUpdated April 9, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Kansas City leaders sprang another Royals stadium surprise on us | OpinionUpdated April 9, 2026 at 9:44 PM
What is at stake in the April 7 KC-area elections? A recap of our endorsements | OpinionUpdated April 7, 2026 at 8:54 AM
The Kansas City Star endorses in the Hickman Mills school board race | OpinionUpdated April 4, 2026 at 8:49 AM
The Kansas City Star’s endorsement in the Lee’s Summit tax rollback Prop C | OpinionApril 3, 2026 at 5:07 AM
The Kansas City Star’s endorsement in the Independence School District bond | OpinionApril 2, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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Guest CommentaryJosh Hawley’s misinformation on abortion and Title X hurts Missourians | OpinionMay 1, 2026 at 5:09 AM
Guest CommentaryHundreds of Kansans and Missourians saved thousands of lives as organ donors | OpinionApril 30, 2026 at 11:56 AM
U.S. ViewpointsCommentary: Supreme Court's decision against Voting Rights Act will be devastating May 1, 2026 at 9:23 AM
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U.S. ViewpointsEditorial: Why the Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act ruling matters Updated May 1, 2026 at 7:28 AM
U.S. ViewpointsStephen L. Carter: Free speech means Kimmel has the right to ridicule you Updated May 1, 2026 at 3:52 AM
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U.S. ViewpointsJackie Calmes: Americans aren't buying Trump's schtick anymore Updated May 1, 2026 at 3:40 AM
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U.S. ViewpointsMark Gongloff: The world's food supply is under a quadruple attack Updated May 1, 2026 at 3:20 AM
U.S. ViewpointsMichael Hiltzik: Resurrecting a discredited theory on COVID's origin, DOJ indicts an ex-Fauci aide over old emails Updated May 1, 2026 at 3:20 AM
U.S. ViewpointsStephen L. Carter: Let candidates place bets on themselves - at least sometimes Updated May 1, 2026 at 3:18 AM
