The ACLU of Kansas presents Marching On!, a podcast on civil liberties, civil rights, and the fight for democracy in the Free State and beyond. In the spirit of John Brown, we discuss the march toward freedom—including the trials and tribulations this work entails—while always centering the hope that pushes the freedom-minded advocates of Kansas to keep marching on. You can submit a question for Ask Us Anything episodes using this form.
In this episode of Marching On, D.C. Hiegert, LGBTQ+ Legal Fellow, discusses the ongoing fight against anti-LGBTQ+ bills in Kansas, which particularly targeting trans rights. D.C.
Many people don't know that, in Kansas, although you lose the ability to vote if convicted of a felony, you are eligible to vote again after completing your sentence and supervised release.
On this episode, Esmie Tseng is joined by activists fighting for voting rights in their communication. First, Orlanda Alonso Herrera discusses the grassroots efforts in Wyandotte County to provide election materials in languages other than English.
For our final episode of 2023, we're answering your questions! Esmie Tseng, Communications Director, leads this discussion with: Sharon Brett, Legal Director; Leslie Butsch, Field Director; Emily Keimig, Director of Development; and DC Hiegert, LGBTQ+ Legal Fellow.
The Vera Institute of Justice released a report that takes a deep look at economic and race disparities in the county, particularly as it pertains to the criminal justice system.