The constitutional right to vote is at the heart of our democracy, and free and fair elections uphold our system of governance. Recently, there have been new and increased efforts to attack the foundations of our democracy and our ability to have our voices heard, including here in Kansas.
June 27, 2023
In light of the recent increase in anti- LGBTQ+ rhetoric and political attacks in Kansas and across the country, it is crucial that the LGBTQ+ liberation movement continue to gain not only allies, but accomplices.
June 26, 2023
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
Among the many problems cannabis prohibition causes, this episode we zoom in on one: the denial of medical care to those who need it.
May 24, 2023
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
In Kansas, the governor is given an important power— clemency. In 2021 Governor Kelly used this power to free 8 individuals—including Joseph Jones, who applied through the ACLU of Kansas Clemency Project. We're joined by him and strategist for the ACLU's Redemption Campaign Tara Stutsman.
April 21, 2023