Editorial: Tax-free back-to-school shopping
Summer’s nearing an end for area students. They’re heading back to school in less than a month. It’s a busy time.On to-do lists: Registration. Immunizations. School sports physicals. Purchasing and labeling school supplies and backpacks. Shopping for a school wardrobe. Re-establishing schooltime sleep schedules and morning routines. Completing school forms. Creating homework study spaces.It’s time-consuming […]
Editorial: Tax-free back-to-school shopping
Summer’s nearing an end for area students. They’re heading back to school in less than a month. It’s a busy time.On to-do lists: Registration. Immunizations. School sports physicals. Purchasing and labeling school supplies and backpacks. Shopping for a school wardrobe. Re-establishing schooltime sleep schedules and morning routines. Completing school forms. Creating homework study spaces.It’s time-consuming […]
In our Opinion: The Dangerous Rhetoric of Using Immigrants as Political Pawns
In the world of politics, candidates often grapple for attention and support by any means necessary. Yet, when aspiring leaders resort to using undocumented immigrants as scapegoats to garner votes, it not only shows a profound lack of intellect but also fuels harmful generalizations about ethnic groups, particularly Latinos. This tactic is more than just […]
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 […]