The latest political fad and taxpayer dollars are like thunder thighs and miniskirts; they should just not be allowed to mix. Olympia Snowes recent bill is another attempt by Washington to follow the trends

It seems this Presidential election will bring about some firsts in United States history: a black man as president or a woman as vice president. The announcement of the Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin as McCain’s Vice President has definitely evoked a strong reaction throughout the nation. Perhaps that is what the “maverick” was looking for?

So in an age that seems to have a name from every political, social, and academic group from “post 9-11 era,” to “information age,” to “age of terrorism,” to the incredibly ironic “new world,” I wonder every time I turn on the news to see one more bumbling politician, one more lying through his/her teeth, one more petty argument where words that used to be a serious charge like “un-patriotic” and “un-American” are thrown around like common banter, I wonder: where have all the Republicans gone, and how did they disappear so suddenly?

As gas prices hit an all time high at $3.50 per gallon in Mid-Missouri, Missourians are grappling with the very same issue afflicting the rest of the nation: The Energy Brawl. People are consuming more energy than ever while suppliers scramble to meet demand. How is Missouri tackling current energy issues?