OpinionThe Courier has opened its editorial columns to the ministers of the Winfield area, giving each in turn an opportunity to submit a guest editorial. The opinions expressed are those of the writer and do not necessarily agree with those of the Courier.
Previous Opinion HeadlinesMarch 10th, 2010 March 9th, 2010 Cutting calories during school hoursIt is good news that shipments of total beverage calories to schools are down 88 percent over the last five years.March 8th, 2010 Sebelius hit a home run SundayKathleen Sebelius, the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, shined Sunday morning.March 6th, 2010 Budget problems continue in TopekaRevenue for this fiscal year is again below estimates, which means that the state is still a little over $100 million short for FY2010. Revenues will have to improve or the Legislature will again have to cut the budget by June 30. This is in addition to a revenue shortfall projected at over $400 million for the 2011 budget.Thinking ‘spring’ can turn that depressed mood into happinessDid you know that you can literally talk yourself into being depressed by continually thinking about the negative side of things?Recognizing God’s presence in the momentThe Courier has opened its editorial columns to the ministers of the Winfield area, giving each in turn an opportunity to submit a guest editorial. The opinions expressed are those of the writer and do not necessarily agree with those of the Courier.March 5th, 2010 March 4th, 2010 Shining light on the Supreme CourtThe public should know who contributes how much to campaigns to oust and retain state Supreme Court Justices.March 3rd, 2010 Try a little harder on taxesThere is not much hope for a bill in the Kansas House that puts the sales tax on utilities, lottery tickets and churches.Obama’s critics are spouting ‘voodoo economics’Picture a young girl with spina-bifida who can't get health care.March 2nd, 2010 March 1st, 2010 February 27th, 2010 Don’t ignore signs of strokeStrokes usually provide people with warnings, and those who recognize the symptoms and seek immediate medical help are more likely to fully recover.Tiahrt, Moran and ‘El Bloqueo’Competitive Republican primaries for the U.S. Senate don’t come along very often in Kansas, so the race between 1st District Congressman Jerry Moran and 4th District Congressman Todd Tiahrt to fill the spot of retiring U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback is receiving the most state-wide attention of any tilt that will be on the August 5 ballot.What is your nickname?The Courier has opened its editorial columns to the ministers of the Winfield area, giving each in turn an opportunity to submit a guest editorial. The opinions expressed are those of the writer and do not necessarily agree with those of the Courier.February 26th, 2010 The courage to pass health reformAfter Thursday’s high-level, public conversation on health reform, the majority Democrats in Congress have only one way to go. |
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