Mayor James talks gun control, presidential race with Missouri Boys State

Show Me Progress has snippets of Mayor Sly James' Q&A with Missouri Boys State this weekend in which he addressed gun control and who he is supporting for president.

Clay County Lincoln Days to feature Senate, gubernatorial candidates

20 Pounds of Headlines notes that all three GOP Senate candidates and both Republican gubernatorial candidates will be attending the Clay County Lincoln Days in Excelsior Springs this weekend.

False stories spread with lightning speed

The Wichita Eagle Blog writes that it doesn't take long for a false story, like the EPA's alleged use of drones to spy on farmers, to spread.

Why younger generations will be bearing the burden of health care costs

Axiom Strategies shares the anger in a voice from the younger generation about bearing the cost of the Affordable Health Care Act.

We were supposed to have addressed Social Security by now

Missourinet looks back at a Kansas City Star article from 2000 and is bemused to discover that the U.S. has yet to address issues with Social Security.

Democrats look for Hensley to provide a strong challenge to Hartzler

PoliticMo assesses the race between U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler and Democratic challenger Teresa Hensley.

Springfield City Council doesn't need a salary

Missouri Insight argues that the Springfield City Council should continue to serve unpaid terms.