Editorial: The upside of Guard service: opportunity
In May, Missouri lawmakers passed Senate Bill 912. Gov. Mike Parson has until July 14 to veto or sign into law the bill benefitting military veterans. The bipartisan measure waives tax liability on recruitment and re-enlistment bonuses for National Guard and U.S. Armed Forces. It fully covers the cost of college tuition for Missouri National […]
Editorial: Teens building community, present & future
Photo courtesy of Northeast News. One of Kansas City’s beloved and fabled landmarks was in trouble. Then, a force of volunteers came to the rescue. They were organized by students from Guadalupe Centers High School. Aldo Holguin, Alexis Mercado and Ricardo Rodriguez marshalled resources and volunteers, collaborated with a co-sponsor and got the OK from […]
Editorial: Sweet summer pursuits paying dividends
Summer break’s here for metro area K-12 schools. It evokes the delicious anticipation of seemingly never-ending freedom from school and all that entails – sleeping in; a welcome break from homework, deadlines and academic obligations; and leisure time to dream, explore, socialize, play and read for fun.The benefits of summer break are critical to kids’ […]
Editorial: Honoring ancestors & tradition
Sunday is Cinco de Mayo, the date in 1862 on which General Ignacio Zaragoza’s valiant Juaristas fought off invading French forces at Puebla. This year’s observance holds bittersweet poignance for our Dos Mundos family. Thirteen years ago Sunday, Mexico’s federal government formally recognized our beloved founder, Clara Reyes. In a solemn ceremony, the Mexican consul […]
Editorial: Safe places for kids
Every year, countries around the world and the United Nations celebrate a Children’s Day. The commemorative date dedicated to promoting the wellbeing of children varies from country to country. For instance, America observes Children’s Day on the second Sunday in June; the U.N. on November 20; and Mexico on April 30. In honor of the […]
Editorial: Debating student loan debt relief
Last week, President Biden offered debt relief to select government borrowers. Or the president overreached, unfairly saddling those who repaid their own student loans with the unpaid balances of others. It’s a lifeline for low-income borrowers struggling to cover basic living expenses, insists Biden’s Education Department. It’s an illegal, unfair, expensive abuse of power employed […]
Editorial: Championing child abuse prevention
April has multiple national and international designations intended to call attention to causes important to someone and effect positive change. Dedicated activities and events throughout April raise awareness and support for issues that include child abuse prevention, autism, distracted driving, esophageal cancer, limb loss, Parkinson’s disease, brunch, hope, humor, pickleball and poetry. They’re all meaningful […]
Editorial: Latinas shine on the soccer pitch
Latinas are pivotal in shaping the future and empowering women. All women. Everywhere. Never has that been more magnificently illuminated than here in Kansas City during Women’s History Month 2024. On March 16, the world’s very first stadium complex dedicated to women’s sports opened in Berkley Riverfront Park on the banks of the storied Missouri […]
Editorial: Books for more beginning readers
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly and state legislators just took an important step to bolster pre-reading skills for Kansas kids. Last Friday, Kelly signed into law bipartisan S.B.195. It authorizes the creation of a not-for-profit corporation to support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Monies raised from donations, gifts, grants and fundraisers will expand the book program’s reach […]
Editorial: Wanted: dedicated peace officers & educators
Like many major urban centers, our metro’s coping with labor shortages in law enforcement and education. Both are essential; both affect the area’s fortunes.We’re mourning the loss of another law enforcement officer. Independence policeman, Cody Allen was laid to rest last Friday. The 35-year-old father of two small children was killed Feb. 29. Officer Allen’s […]