Kansas City Editorials & Opinions

Who is an American? Probably more people than you think | Opinion

A Missouri perspective on American identity, confronting coded language and celebrating immigrants who reshape Midwest culture.

September 23, 2026 at 5:03 AM

Opinion

Austin ICE shooting proves we've lost ability to wait for facts | Opinion

Updated September 23, 2026 at 7:33 AM

Opinion

Trump approval rating sinks as Dems lead by double digits

Updated September 23, 2026 at 7:33 AM

Opinion

DEI initiatives didn't cost companies. Just the opposite. | Opinion

Updated September 23, 2026 at 5:32 AM

Opinion

At US-China summit, Trump should ask Xi to release my brother | Opinion

Updated September 23, 2026 at 4:35 AM

Opinion

Ahead of US, China meeting, Trump and Xi both face crossroads | Opinion

Updated September 23, 2026 at 4:32 AM

Opinion

High prices are killing date night – and GOP's midterm hopes | Opinion

Updated September 23, 2026 at 3:21 AM

Opinion

Do independent voters have too much power in midterms? Tell us. | Opinion

Updated September 22, 2026 at 1:45 PM

U.S. Viewpoints

Editorial: White House takes aim at First Amendment with media ban

Updated September 23, 2026 at 7:18 AM

U.S. Viewpoints

Carl P. Leubsdorf: Trump policies costing GOP Hispanic support

Updated September 23, 2026 at 7:18 AM

U.S. Viewpoints

Editorial: Pennsylvania's shameful contribution Trump's immigration crackdown

Updated September 23, 2026 at 7:18 AM

U.S. Viewpoints

Stephen L. Carter: The courts weren't built to keep up with Trump

Updated September 23, 2026 at 7:15 AM

U.S. Viewpoints

Commentary: The ‘super' El Niño is here. Trump chose to be unprepared

September 23, 2026 at 3:28 AM

U.S. Viewpoints

Commentary: Vladimir Putin's extension of the war beyond Ukraine has European leaders worried

Updated September 23, 2026 at 3:09 AM

U.S. Viewpoints

Russia-Ukraine war is accelerating the dangerous race toward fully autonomous drones

Updated September 22, 2026 at 2:42 PM

U.S. Viewpoints

Commentary: A Paramount-Warner merger will hurt Hollywood and people of color

September 22, 2026 at 12:29 PM

U.S. Viewpoints

Editorial: Time to panic about AI? Take a look at what we know about the job market

September 22, 2026 at 12:20 PM

U.S. Viewpoints

Editorial: Congress needs to put a stop to Pete Hegseth's purges

September 22, 2026 at 12:07 PM

U.S. Viewpoints

John M. Crisp: The Democratic Socialists aren't communists

September 22, 2026 at 11:50 AM

U.S. Viewpoints

Lula's UN address points to two starkly different visions of Brazilian nationalism ahead of crucial election

Updated September 22, 2026 at 11:39 AM

U.S. Viewpoints

No cheery time for election pollsters in run-up to US midterms

Updated September 22, 2026 at 11:17 AM

U.S. Viewpoints

Anita Chabria: A 'fight worth fighting': Paramount settlement is less than desired, more than nothing

Updated September 22, 2026 at 10:27 AM

U.S. Viewpoints

EPA says repealing power plant emissions rules will save billions – but its estimate leaves out health and climate costs

Updated September 22, 2026 at 8:18 AM

U.S. Viewpoints

When your child asks if they'll be harmed like the people on the news, what do you say? Psychologists provide tips on how to talk about identity

Updated September 22, 2026 at 8:18 AM

U.S. Viewpoints

Other presidents have let white-collar criminals dodge financial penalties – but not like Trump

Updated September 22, 2026 at 8:18 AM

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Who is an American? Probably more people than you think | Opinion

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Austin ICE shooting proves we've lost ability to wait for facts | Opinion

Trump approval rating sinks as Dems lead by double digits

DEI initiatives didn't cost companies. Just the opposite. | Opinion

At US-China summit, Trump should ask Xi to release my brother | Opinion

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Who is an American? Probably more people than you think | Opinion

High school graduates say why students censor themselves in schools | Opinion

Missouri has the roots of a thriving chestnut industry. Now we need to help it grow | Opinion

College sports are regional history in disguise | Opinion

Kansas City convenes leaders in civic trust-building | Opinion

Ahead of US, China meeting, Trump and Xi both face crossroads | Opinion

High prices are killing date night – and GOP's midterm hopes | Opinion

Do independent voters have too much power in midterms? Tell us. | Opinion

Editorial: White House takes aim at First Amendment with media ban

Carl P. Leubsdorf: Trump policies costing GOP Hispanic support

Editorial: Pennsylvania's shameful contribution Trump's immigration crackdown

Stephen L. Carter: The courts weren't built to keep up with Trump

Commentary: The ‘super' El Niño is here. Trump chose to be unprepared

Commentary: Vladimir Putin's extension of the war beyond Ukraine has European leaders worried

Russia-Ukraine war is accelerating the dangerous race toward fully autonomous drones

Commentary: A Paramount-Warner merger will hurt Hollywood and people of color

Editorial: Time to panic about AI? Take a look at what we know about the job market

Editorial: Congress needs to put a stop to Pete Hegseth's purges

John M. Crisp: The Democratic Socialists aren't communists

Lula's UN address points to two starkly different visions of Brazilian nationalism ahead of crucial election

No cheery time for election pollsters in run-up to US midterms

Anita Chabria: A 'fight worth fighting': Paramount settlement is less than desired, more than nothing

EPA says repealing power plant emissions rules will save billions – but its estimate leaves out health and climate costs

When your child asks if they'll be harmed like the people on the news, what do you say? Psychologists provide tips on how to talk about identity

Other presidents have let white-collar criminals dodge financial penalties – but not like Trump