Commentary / Op-Eds

Economy | ARTICLE | February 19, 2026

Missouri Doesn’t Have To Be Kansas

By Elias Tsapelas and 1 more | Read Time 4 min

Education | ARTICLE | January 21, 2026

We Need State Standardized Tests

By Cory Koedel | Read Time 4 min

Economy | ARTICLE | January 16, 2026

Data Centers Will Require Innovation in Missouri’s Energy Sector

By Avery Frank | Read Time 4 min

Education | ARTICLE | December 1, 2025

It’s Time to Hold DESE Accountable

By Susan Pendergrass | Read Time 4 min

Corporate Welfare | ARTICLE | October 15, 2025

Jefferson City Residents Should Be Skeptical of Conference Center Project

By David Stokes | Read Time 3 min

Corporate Welfare | ARTICLE | October 15, 2025

Springfield Voters Should Be Skeptical About Convention Center Claims

By David Stokes | Read Time 4 min

State and Local Government | ARTICLE | October 6, 2025

The Free-City Project for Missouri

By David Stokes | Read Time 4 min

Education | ARTICLE | September 22, 2025

Springfield Needs Charter Schools

By Cory Koedel | Read Time 4 min

Economy | ARTICLE | August 29, 2025

Let’s Privatize the Post Office

By David Stokes | Read Time 4 min

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