Derek Donovan

They’re maybe even worse, because they’re supposedly meant to improve your health. | Opinion

“I write about politics and public policy — and how they affect the lives of the many busy people who don’t have the time to follow either.”

The Kansas U.S. rep warns — correctly — that China is eating America’s lunch on infrastructure. And that means our future. | Opinion

We Americans love to complain about rules and regulations, but they’re responsible for a lot of what makes modern life so easy. | Opinion

The Republican Missouri congressman should heed the advice of Donald Trump’s senior strategist when it comes to culture. | Opinion

Missouri’s junior senator is a smart man. But he’s performing a wildly unpopular act for an audience of one: Donald Trump. | Opinion

The Kansas City Star’s print image collection was locked away on a hard drive for many years. Now, everyone can view this treasure trove.

A primary architect of the far-right Project 2025 admitted it’s a “back door” for a national pornography ban. | Opinion

The Missouri senator proposes populist ideas, but the president doesn’t seem as interested as he did in the NYC mayor-elect on Friday. There’s a reason. | Opinion

It’s a simple question: Are Josh Hawley, Eric Schmitt, Roger Marshall and Jerry Moran OK with the president’s video after “No Kings” day? | Opinion