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DemJones on Aug 23, 2022 1:01 PM
Progressives must NOT sit out this year's midterm elections! This election is far too important, both for the party and the country. Make sure to get involved these next two months - volunteer at a phone bank, write post cards supporting… See Comments
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Opinion

Camp Cruelty

July 15, 2025
“What distinguishes a concentration camp from a prison (in the modern sense) is that it functions outside of a judicial system. The prisoners are not indicted or convicted of any crime by… Read More

It Is Happening Here

July 14, 2025
A few months back, I had a conversation with someone who rolled her eyes at the notion that Donald Trump is acting like Hitler. Even as he was trying to stifle the press, control the justice system,… Read More

Who Are Those Masked Men?

July 13, 2025
Back in the day, many heroes wore masks: Batman, the Lone Ranger, Iron Man. Sadly, we’re in an era of another kind of mask, the kind that “Halloween’s” Michael Myers favored,… Read More

The Madness of King Donald

July 12, 2025
He exhibited signs of mania and wildly erratic behavior, lashing out at anyone and everyone around him. He made terrible political decisions, humiliating his country and weakening it on the world… Read More

Corruption In "Plane" Sight

July 11, 2025
Abe Lincoln was offered a herd of elephants. In 1880, Queen Victoria sent President Rutherford Hayes a beautiful desk made from the salvaged timbers of the HMS Resolute (which is still used in the… Read More

Ice, Ice Baby

May 12, 2025
Donald Trump seems to have a thing for making others suffer. In his first administration, he made a big show of separating children – including nursing babies – from their migrant… Read More

Down The Memory Hole

May 11, 2025
Since the Trump administration came back into power, there’s been a concerted effort to “disappear” all kinds of historical facts and figures in our country. Trump brays that DEI… Read More

“First They Came For…”

May 10, 2025
He attempted a coup. When it failed, he embarked on a brash campaign of revenge and retribution. With a deep sense of grievance among the population, the environment was ripe for his message. He took… Read More
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Kansas Democratic Party Statement On The 60th Anniversary Of Medicare And Medicaid

July 30, 2025
In response to the 60th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, Kansas Democratic Party Chair Repass released the following statement: “For 60 years, Medicaid and Medicare have been a lifeline… Read More

Governor Kelly Announces $25M for Road Improvement Projects Across Kansas

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
July 29, 2025
TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced Tuesday $25 million for 30 projects to improve intersections and roads across the state. The projects were selected for funding through the Kansas Department… Read More

Governor Kelly Celebrates 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
July 25, 2025
TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly on Friday joined Kansas legislators, disability advocates, and stakeholders to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) becoming… Read More

President Trump Approves Request for Major Presidential Disaster Declaration

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
July 23, 2025
TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that President Donald Trump has granted her June 17 request for a federal disaster declaration for the state due to damages caused by severe storms,… Read More

Governor Kelly, 17 Governors, Demand Trump Administration Release $6.8 Billion in Withheld Education Funding

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
July 17, 2025
Governor Kelly Stands up for Public Education, Demands Release of $45 Million for Kansas Students TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly on Thursday joined a coalition of 17 governors in sending a letter to… Read More