For the first time in a long while, there’s good news about COVID-19. The omicron wave is cresting in the U.S., and in many states is already receding. A respite from SARS-CoV-2 could well follow. And if new variants eventually emerge, it may be possible to live with them – that is, without shutting businesses, always wearing masks and social distancing.
Is the territorial integrity of Ukraine a cause worth America’s fighting a war with Russia? No, it is not. And this is why President Joe Biden has declared that the U.S.
Something serious appears to have prompted Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., to label a fellow Republican, Missouri Sen.
Larry Blick, Independence To the editor: Who is so afraid of Rory Rowland’s proposals for ethics reform, contribution limits and term limits for the mayor that they will sponsor a scurrilous mailer full of lies and slander? I know Rory Rowland to be a person of integrity, honesty and high moral standards. Dark money used for scurrilous, slanderous mailers at the last minute is what is wrong with our city politics.
Ron Finke, Independence To the editor: This is a crucial time in Independence. For years, our city government has lurched from one crisis to another, all due to the overall makeup of the council.
Michele McIntosh, MD To the editor: Thanks to superintendent Dale Herl of the Independence School District for reinstating a mask mandate to protect the children and staff of Independence schools in spite of the threat of a lawsuit by Attorney General Eric Schmitt. The district comes through again for the kids instead of bowing to political pressure.
Jessica Podhola, Independence To the editor: It’s time for new leadership, and Rory Rowland is the right choice for Independence. Rory Rowland is a man of deep faith and outstand Rory Rowland is a man of deep faith and outstanding character.
Joan and Steve Israelite, Lee’s Summit To the editor: We don’t live in the city of Independence. We actually live in Lee’s Summit, one-third of a mile from Independence.
Anitra Steele Forums chair, League of Women Voters of Kansas City/Jackson, Clay and Platte Counties To the editor: As forums chair for the League of Women Voters, Kansas City, Jackson, Platte and Clay Counties I want to thank all the Independence mayoral candidates for participating in our mayoral primary candidates forum last Thursday evening. Our co-sponsor, the Walnut Gardens Community of Christ Church, really supported this effort in voter education and “got the word out." In spite of Zoom difficulties, all the candidates persevered and gave thoughtful answers to the questions time allowed.
Want Spotify to serve up Neil Young’s masterpiece “Heart of Gold?” Forget it. How about Joni Mitchell’s only Top 10 hit, “Help Me?”? It’s not on Spotify anymore, either.