First Amendment Fight in McFarland, Kansas
If you were to ask someone what the First Amendment protects, they would likely say that it protects free speech. This paints only a partial picture of what the First Amendment protects.
August 11, 2025Blogs
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The Price of Freedom: Bail in Sedgwick County
In Sedgwick County, Kansas, your freedom before trial often depends on your bank account—instead of whether you pose a risk to the community or whether you’re likely to show up for court.
July 15, 2025CoreCivic's Repeated—and Illegal—Promise
CoreCivic claims repeatedly it will have a provision "strictly prohibiting the release of detainees into the community" from its Midwest Regional Reception Center in
June 19, 2025
AAPI Heritage Month: Exploring Asian American Visibility in the Midwest
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and an opportunity to reflect on underrepresentation of AAPI people in media depictions of the Midwest, most recently ignited by Yao and Li Jun Li's performances in Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" (2025).
May 29, 2025
ACLU Kansas Beehive Volunteer Story: Emmie
With so many organizations clamoring for my time and money following the disastrous 2024 election, I ultimately chose to focus the bulk of my effort with the ACLU of Kansas Beehive.
May 12, 2025
The Fight for Civil Liberties Does NOT End With Legislative Session
While the 2025 Kansas Legislative Session has officially come to an end, we know that the fight to protect civil liberties in Kansas is not over.
April 22, 2025