We are known by many names
Although I may have have started my transition seven years ago, I have always been and will always be a woman.
July 14, 2023Blogs
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Juneteenth recognizes hard-fought freedom—and the fight continues
Today, we are free but often fail to fully know our hard-won freedoms, such as by not exercising and protecting our right to vote. It’s understandable, given the seemingly inexhaustible energy expended trying to roll back other people’s freedoms.
June 19, 2023
Remembering Fern Van Gieson, Trailblazer for Equality
If you knew her at all, you knew she was a woman before her time. Her brand of cross-racial, cross-gender, and cross-continent activism feels common now, but Fern engaged in this work during the era of segregated swimming pools, restaurants, and schools.
May 22, 2023
Democracy is popular (and other scary facts for its opponents)
The ACLU of Kansas recently conducted a survey to learn more about the will of Kansas voters. The study's results are clear: Kansans overwhelmingly support voting rights and bolstering our democracy.
April 19, 2023Scapegoating transgender people for political gain
Extremists in the Kansas legislature have introduced a staggering 12 anti-LGBTQ+ bills this legislative session. This week, they passed Senate Bill 180, the so-called “women’s bill of rights,” because they’re concerned about women’s rights.
April 8, 2023
Medical Marijuana is getting momentum in Kansas. Here's what you can do TODAY to help it pass.
Our hard work is paying off for access to medical marijuana in Kansas.
On Wednesday, March 15, at 10:30 a.m., the Kansas Senate Fed and State Committee will hear a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in Kansas, and we need your voice.
March 9, 2023