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Sep 22, 2023

Why does Wyandotte County do so much worse for voters than other Kansas communities? | Opinion

Voting Rights

A recent report on statewide election policies by the ACLU of Kansas found that between the 2018 and 2022 elections, Wyandotte’s turnout dropped 10.81% — more than twice the statewide average. Our community...

A recent report on statewide election policies by the ACLU of Kansas found that between the 2018 and 2022 elections, Wyandotte’s turnout dropped 10.81% — more than twice the statewide average. Our community...

wyandotte county language access voting
wyandotte county language access voting
Sep 21, 2023

Kansas county scuttles talk of converting Leavenworth jail to ICE detention center

Criminal Legal Reform

The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas said in a statement that it was glad the commission realized allowing CoreCivic to house ICE detainees “would be an unsafe, inhumane decision.”

“Kansans...

The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas said in a statement that it was glad the commission realized allowing CoreCivic to house ICE detainees “would be an unsafe, inhumane decision.”

“Kansans...

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corecivic leavenworth detention center human rights violations
Sep 18, 2023

ACLU reminds Kansans why private prison closed as attempts to reopen begin

Criminal Legal Reform

“As described in our letter, CoreCivic is plainly unable to run a facility that meets even the bare minimum standards afforded by our Constitution,” said Sharon Brett, Legal Director of the ACLU of Kansas...

“As described in our letter, CoreCivic is plainly unable to run a facility that meets even the bare minimum standards afforded by our Constitution,” said Sharon Brett, Legal Director of the ACLU of Kansas...

corecivic leavenworth detention center human rights violations
corecivic leavenworth detention center human rights violations
Sep 15, 2023

Envisioning Safety: Community-Driven Prosecution Reform in Wyandotte County

Criminal Legal Reform

The reform prosecution movement faces a critical moment. With the recent uptick in violent crime, reform prosecutors face unprecedented attacks and calls for a return to “tough-on-crime” tactics. Those...

The reform prosecution movement faces a critical moment. With the recent uptick in violent crime, reform prosecutors face unprecedented attacks and calls for a return to “tough-on-crime” tactics. Those...

Envisioning Safety: Community-Driven Prosecution Reform in Wyandotte County
Envisioning Safety: Community-Driven Prosecution Reform in Wyandotte County
Sep 15, 2023

Transgender Kansans can no longer get birth certificate changes as KDHE will follow SB 180

LGBTQ+ Rights

"This policy change is devastating news for the trans community in Kansas, as accurate, affirming identity documents are crucial for the health, safety, and wellbeing of trans people," said D.C. Hiegert, an...

"This policy change is devastating news for the trans community in Kansas, as accurate, affirming identity documents are crucial for the health, safety, and wellbeing of trans people," said D.C. Hiegert, an...

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topeka capitol journal trans kids deserve better protest sign
Sep 11, 2023

‘Quindaro, the vision:’ Kansas ACLU report points to historic site as blueprint for future

Racial Justice

“It’s about Quindaro the idea,” said McCormick, who has also written columns for Kansas Reflector. “Quindaro the aspiration, Quindaro the vision. We’re talking about a place, as one of our sources in the...

“It’s about Quindaro the idea,” said McCormick, who has also written columns for Kansas Reflector. “Quindaro the aspiration, Quindaro the vision. We’re talking about a place, as one of our sources in the...

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mark mccormick kansas reflector quindaro