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By Barb Shelly, Kansas City Star editorial board

Nice to see the cynically named "Civil Rights Initiative" fall short of the petition signature requirements in Missouri.

By Debra Sapp-Yarwood, Midwest Voice Panelist 2008

I feel no outrage. Barack Obama's reaction to the Rev. Jeremiah Wright was at first apologetic, then he had a delayed repudiation. Ho Hum either way. I think my reaction is because I am ecumenical Christian instead of evangelical.

By Yael T. Abouhalkah, Kansas City Star Editorial Board

Mayor Mark Funkhouser has picked up absolutely zero support from other elected officials for a regional light-rail plan. It's dead for now. Time to put the best starter-line plan on the November ballot.

By Yael T. Abouhalkah, Kansas City Star Editorial Board

Barack Obama is protecting -- not hurting -- the working class with his defiance of a gas-tax holiday. Opponent Hillary Clinton needs to stop her ignorant pandering in support of the holiday.

By Yael T. Abouhalkah, Kansas City Star Editorial Board

The average American would save a paltry 25 cents a day -- or $25 over the entire summer -- if Congress approves the much-debated gas-tax holiday.

By Barb Shelly, Kansas City Star editorial board

Hillary Clinton's campaign strategy is getting simpler by the day. Basically, it involves throwing out the "e" word at every possible opportunity.

The tragedy at the Kentucky Derby on Saturday unfortunately was not unique. The collapse and subsequent euthanasia of a contender — in this case, Eight Belles, the only filly in the race and the second-place finisher — is unsettling to horse-racing fans.

Kansas City Mayor Mark Funkhouser asked the City Council to give him until this summer to make progress on a regional light-rail plan. Well, summer’s almost here, and the reception to Funkhouser’s thinking has been icy.