Op-Ed

Lesson to be learned from Gov. Sarah Palin's shortcomings: Know your strengths and weaknesses and assess them as honestly as you can.

President-elect Obama has banned lobbyist donations, giving the profession an unwarranted, immoral connotation.

White House leaders can still damage the country during their final two months in office.

A new study suggests that men feel more self-conscious when confronted with a gorgeous woman than a handsome gent because of men's "strict" standards of appearance.

As it is, with winter progressing and the country sinking deeper into recession, I'm glad I have Geronimo, the cat, around to keep me focused. It's so easy to get depressed when you hear thousands are losing their jobs and their homes, everyday. And you could drive yourself crazy, realizing there is nothing you can do to stop it.

The downturn in the American economy is having a negative effect on many of the world's biggest automakers.

This week, we ask you to weigh in on the MU soccer team's Big 12 Championship, the youth vote that propelled Barack Obama to the presidency, election changes and a new music festival for Columbia.

Donors hardly ever want to underwrite the basics. Understandably, they want their names on something new and, preferably, highly visible. The basics — from steam pipes to classrooms and what goes on in them — are supposed to be provided by the state. ... Less than half the flagship's budget now comes from the state.

Boone County Clerk Wendy Noren is responsible for a smooth election day in Boone County.

There are always two sides to any story and sometimes many more. I write now to show another side of what has turned out to be an unfortunate public airing of problems in a non-profit organization that has struggled for its very existence since its inception.

When it comes to Christians and their faith, actions should be taken at face value, regardless of the validity of their beliefs.

Obama has received congratulations on winning the presidential election from countries around the world. However, questions remain in Pakistan, Russia, Brazil and Colombia about how this will change those countries' relationships with the U.S.

This week, we ask readers to weigh in on Missouri's status as a bellwether state, whether Missouri Republicans and Democrats can work together, and your thoughts on the Missourian's story about Chase Daniel and his girlfriend, Blaire Vandiver.

Obama's win proved that as a nation we are able to make a difference. Although some of the decisions Missourians made were contradictory, Tuesday was a good day for America.

The Missourian staff was able to put out a complete and thorough coverage of the election thanks to perserverance. They showed that journalism is still one of the most important functions in our democracy. 

Voting should go beyond candidate and party bashing, with more time spent on educating people on policies and civics.

This week, we ask you to weigh in on the races for president, governor, attorney general, Congress and the state House of Representatives.

Highly critical advertisements have become common place in state and U.S. House races this year, leaving voters counting down until election day passe

Barack Obama says he will reduce health care costs by up to $2,500 per family and that people with pre-existing conditions will still be able to receive coverage.