To listen to Rush is to understand him

10 questions before campaign finance reports are released on Thursday

The intersection of macro and micro economics

A comparison of cities in order to demonstrate whether commuter rail and light rail are connected in terms of transporation development, follow-up thoughts on the National Equity March, and the assimilation of Katrina refugees into cities has not always been smooth. 

Strong feelings on Katrina refugees living in other cities 

MO Common Sense preaches tolerance believing it's unfair to blame an increase in violence in Columbia, Missouri, on potential transplants from New Orleans.

Comparing rail options in other cities to Kansas City 

KC Light Rail considers the rail systems and commuter rail within other metropolitan areas as a base point of comparison with Kansas City in order to determine whether a commuter rail system might precede light rail. 

To listen to Rush is to understand him 

Principally Political argues that those who don't understand Rush Limbaugh simply haven't taken the time to listen to his show. 

Liability limits and health care reform 

The Wichita Eagle Blog looks at liability limits on malpractice lawsuits and contends that the potential savings could help reduce costs as part of a health care reform package. 

Carnahan on the rise, but Blunt will win 

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch Political Fix links to a column in The Washington Post which suggests that Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan is "a star in the making," but that U.S. Rep. Roy Blunt will ultimately carry the election. 

10 questions before campaign finance reports are released on Thursday 

Ky3 Political Notebook notes that campaigns are spinning their wheels furiously in an attempt to explain slumping campaign donations in the current economy as third quarter campaign finance reports will be public information on Thursday. 

Parody: Nixon up for Onassis environmental prize

The Missouri Record Blog jokes that Gov. Jay Nixon has been nominated for the Aristotle Onassis Prize For Protection of The Environment. 

The intersection of macro and micro economic decisions 

Show-Me Daily considers what the decline in Missouri's birth rate, based in part on people's uncertainty over the current economy, might mean for a child born in the first five months of this year.  

National Equity March was a call to action 

Forward Kansas believes that those who participated in the National Equity March won't be satisifed in being dismissed as the "left fringe," but instead will begin fielding candidates and advocating for gay rights. 

No such thing as Independent Democrats

What's Right With Kansas considers the "myth of Independent Democrats," in light of President Barack Obama's current agenda.