Democracy is, at its core, the idea that every person counts and has an equal say in the governance of the nation. Today, that foundational idea is frequently under attack.
State by state, our country is moving away from the death penalty because it is racist, arbitrary, inhumane, and prone to error. Yet, in the last seven days, we have witnessed more executions than in any week-long period in decades.
For 18 months, Wyandotte County community members and local organizations have called on Election Commissioner to make voting easier for voters who speak a primary language other than English.