Opinion

World values survey

GUEST COLUMN, John Richard Schrock, Education Frontlines

Some Americans consider the U.S. to be a perfect democracy. But according to the “Democracy Perception Index” issued each year, when their citizens are asked about having the right amount of democracy, Taiwan, South Korea, China and Vietnam top the list. The Alliance of Democracies commissions this annual worldwide survey and found that 42 percent of American survey respondents indicated that the U.S. had too little democracy. In addition, 44 percent of people worldwide remain concerned that the U.S. threatens democracy in their country.

Sharice Davids skips Ottawa forum after organizers acquiesce to her demands

GUEST COLUMN, Dane Hicks, kaninfo.com

A spokesman for 3rd District Kansas Congresswoman Sharice Davids’ campaign refused to say Thursday why the embattled congresswoman skipped out of an Ottawa political forum Wednesday night after demanding and winning specific conditions from the organizers – including that she not have to share the stage with her Republican opponent Prasanth Reddy or take questions from the live audience.

The hidden costs of Tax Increment Financing: Subsidies that drain prosperity

GUEST COLUMN, Vance Ginn, Kansas Policy Institute

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts have long been used as a development tool by local governments, including in Kansas, where the Legislature first authorized their use in 1976. TIFs allow cities to designate areas for development, freezing property tax levels in those districts and using the increased tax revenue generated by new development to fund the project. In theory, TIFs are designed to encourage growth in otherwise stagnant areas. While this concept sounds beneficial, a recent audit in Kansas reveals the substantial flaws and opportunity costs of these subsidies.

What will you get?

LETTER TO THE EDITOR, Reita Isaacs, Liberal

A few months ago, I left town quite unexpectedly before a planned procedure, adding even more time away from home for recovery and physical therapy. During this time, I hate to admit, I never gave much thought to anyone or anything else, but now I will be home permanently in a few more days. Much news to catch up on. I can’t wait.

Proposed drug patent reforms would do more harm than good

GUEST COLUMN, Andrei Iancu and David Kappos, Council for Innovation Promotion

Congress is considering a bill that could exacerbate government waste and give American companies' most valuable trade secrets to China.

That's obviously not lawmakers' goal. But it's likely to happen -- if the Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act, introduced by Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Mike Braun (R-IN), becomes law.

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Opinion

World values survey

GUEST COLUMN, John Richard Schrock, Education Frontlines