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Rudderless Republicans reach back for Gipper

The Republican Party prides itself on order. So why is its presidential-nominating process bordering on chaos? One explanation was evident in the candidates’ debate in South Carolina on Jan. 10. The six aspirants cited Ronald Reagan 34 times; they mentioned ...

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Recent decisions legal, not logical

There have been some recent decisions made by courts around the country, including the U.S. Supreme Court, that at first blush seem to defy logic. Although attorneys know otherwise, most Americans would like to believe that the law follows logic. ...

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K.C. on the right track by rejecting light rail

When citizens pass an initiative referendum, judges or elected officials should use the greatest of caution in exercising their authority to overturn that initiative. Nonetheless, the Kansas City Council’s decision to overturn the 2006 light-rail referendum is one of the ...

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KC on the right track by rejecting light rail

When citizens pass an initiative referendum, judges or elected officials should use the greatest of caution in exercising their authority to overturn that initiative. Nonetheless, the Kansas City Council’s decision to overturn the 2006 light-rail referendum is one of the ...

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Justin P. Hauke

It’s disturbing to think of nursing home abuse. Many of us have elderly family members or friends living in assisted-living facilities and naturally turn to government regulation to protect them. But before passing new legislation, it’s important to determine whether ...

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