2022: Year in Review
2022 was an important year for civil liberties in Kansas. Here's a look back to the battles we fought to defend our rights.
December 27, 2022
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The Gardner Edgerton School Board anti-trans policy and direct harm to students
Despite clear and adamant pushback from its own students, the Gardner Edgerton school board adopted a harmful and discriminatory policy that infri
November 11, 2022Make your voting plan -- today.
This election season could decide the future in Kansas and across the county. Already on August 2 Kansans stood up defiantly for civil liberties — and the fight for those rights returns when we vote on November 8.
October 14, 2022
Expanding protections for LGBTQ+ Kansans
Though this may seem like a bleak picture I’m painting of LGBTQ+ Kansans’ experiences, it’s important that we remember it does not have to be this way. In fact, most Kansans want to protect LGBTQ+ people—67% of Kansans support LGBTQ+ non-discrimination protections.
September 1, 2022
Celebrate now, but gird for the counter-attack
Kansas voters shocked the nation in the August election, resoundingly rejecting a state constitutional amendment that would have turned back the clock on women’s rights, bodily autonomy, and abortion access.
Of course this is cause for celebration – but guardedly so.
August 17, 2022
The Women Left Behind
Four of our women clemency clients between them have started a hospice program, worked in the dog training program, and completed dozens of classes. They all deserve consideration for release. They deserve justice.
November 16, 2021