Opinion

Let’s set the record straight about what critical race theory is. Critical race theory, sometimes referred to as CRT, is defined as probing how racism has become embedded in societal and cultural structures.

Lee Norman, former Kansas secretary of health and environment, is one more in a long line of political casualties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. After nearly two years of leading Kansas through the crisis, Dr.

What good has ever come from avoiding — or forbidding — teaching and talking about history and current events in school? Not much. Yet, over half a dozen states recently passed laws banning teachers from including vital discussions about race and racism in America.

Despite opposition from most of our Kansas congressional delegation, new federal dollars are coming to Kansas to expand broadband access. President Joe Biden recently signed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, fulfilling a 2020 campaign promise.

Several of Topeka’s fire stations have been recommended for decommissioning, according to a consultant report paid for by the city. The Topeka Capital-Journal’s Tim Hrenchir reports that four of the city’s 12 stations are more than 80 years old and no longer meet the design standards, building codes or community needs.

‘Tis the season … well more or less anyway. The holidays are upon us and two area spots have already decked the halls with themed events.

Gov. Laura Kelly has announced her “Axe the Food Tax” plan to eliminate the 6.5% state sales tax on food, saving a Kansas family of four $500 every year. In doing so, she becomes the first governor in Kansas history to propose the total repeal of the food tax — a tax that’s been on the books since 1937.

Everything these days is political, even Thanksgiving dinner. It’s going to be more expensive this year, Republicans complain, because of Joe Biden’s inflation.