Charles Coulter

Charles Coulter, Kansas City Star Editorial Page columnist

It's hard to say how far-reaching the ruling by the California Supreme Court in support of gay marriage will be, but from this corner I want to ask, "What took 'em so long?"

By Barb Shelly, Kansas City Star editorial board

Interesting that GOP House leaders and the White House are objecting to Barney Frank's mortgage relief bill because it might reward speculators and irresponsible borrowers.

By Charles Coulter, Kansas City Star Editorial Board

Some things overheard and felt while sitting in the barber shop -- kudos to Doc at Calvin's Barber Shop.

By Charles Coulter, Kansas City Star Editorial Board

Sen. Barack Obama's speech Tuesday on race won't satisfy conservatives who were trying to build up his relationship with the Rev. Jeremiah Wright as the make-or-break issue of the campaign.

By Charles Coulter, Kansas City Star Editorial Board

So the Rev. Jeremiah Wright made comments that some portray as hate-filled and anti-American.

So what? I think that's covered by something called the First Amendment.