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DemJones on Aug 23, 2022 8:01 AM
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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President Musk

December 20, 2024
As the cabinet for Donald Trump’s second term shapes up, the letter “B” keeps popping up. “B” as in “billionaire.” At this writing, no fewer than 13… Read More

Obey

December 18, 2024
Obeying in Advance It began with two morning cable hosts vociferously opposed to a second term of Donald Trump. For months, they (rightly) called out Trump’s sheer unfitness, his autocratic… Read More

The Junk Drawer

December 18, 2024
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They Failed Us

December 18, 2024
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Yes, It Matters

November 3, 2024
We’ve heard it before, from cynical friends, family, and co-workers: “Why bother to vote? It doesn’t matter.” And in recent years, it can feel like that’s the case. The… Read More

Fact VS Freakout: A Sanity Checklist

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The Bullies among Us

October 11, 2024
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The Stench on the Bench

October 11, 2024
The last few years have been like being on a rollercoaster that’s careening on a 240-year-old track held together by duct tape and Krazy Glue. We’ve told ourselves that the relentless… Read More
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Governor Kelly Announces More Than $1.9M to Improve Public Safety

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
December 19, 2024
TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly, on behalf of the Kansas Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (KCJCC), announced on Thursday the 2025 grant awards for the Federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice… Read More

Governor Kelly Announces $13M for Rail Service Improvements

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
December 18, 2024
TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced on Wednesday that 14 Kansas rail projects will receive a total of $13 million through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) Rail Service… Read More

Governor Kelly Announces New Governor's Office Website

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
December 17, 2024
Information About the Kelly Administration Can Now be Found at www.governor.ks.gov TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly unveiled on Tuesday a new website that streamlines public access to information… Read More

Governor Kelly Announces Additional $10 Million to Advance Whole-Person Care in Kansas

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
December 16, 2024
TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced on Monday that the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) has been awarded an additional $10 million in federal funding to enhance the… Read More

Governor Kelly Announces Staff Changes

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
December 16, 2024
TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced Monday that Keira Beatty, Antonio Martinez, and Patrick Kelly III are joining the Kelly administration to serve as deputy communications director, cabinet… Read More