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Kansas, Missouri clergy argue rise of white Christian nationalism poses threat to democracy
A campaign aims to awaken Kansans to the threat of white Christian nationalism and press for wider appreciation of how democracy could be damaged by a movement intent on undermining inclusive communities.
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Attorney general to appeal emergency-power decision, warns of ‘legal anarchy’
The Kansas AG wants the state Supreme Court to consider overturning a ruling that struck down a law that granted students, parents and employees the opportunity to challenge public school district policy and reduced a governor’s authority during statewide emergencies.
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COVID-19 surge: Unvaccinated frustrate Sebelius, socialist ‘lunacy’ irritates Colyer
Former Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius generated political blowback by comparing people rejecting COVID-19 vaccinations to individuals who brazenly threatened the health of others by driving while intoxicated or by fouling air in public spaces with cigarette smoke.
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Kansas officials honor 102-year-old World War II vet raising money for frontline health workers
Sidney Walton, 102, is in the final stage of a 50-state tour to offer people a chance to visit with a veteran of World War II and to raise money for charity.
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Haven school board candidate lured into sharing racist ideology with teenage anti-fascists
Josh Wells describes himself as the leader of a Proud Boys group, promotes an all-white nation state, and peddles false conspiracy theories about the financial plot behind COVID-19 and how police instigated the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. He’s also a candidate for the school board in Haven, Kansas.
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KDHE report affirms education, income, race and gender influence health risks
The state’s newly released survey of public health revealed more than one-third of 18- to 24-year-old adults hadn’t undergone a cholesterol test in the past five years.
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Striking Frito-Lay workers contemplate sacrifice in fight for better wages, work conditions
It is more than 90 degrees outside the Frito-Lay plant in Topeka, but standing in the picket line feels cool compared to inside the warehouse, where at 7 a.m. most days temperatures are already peaking over 100, said Reyna Corbus.
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‘Never pay the first bill’ and other advice to battle a suspiciously high hospital bill
Legal experts say just because you received care doesn’t entitle a hospital to a bonkers high price. Still, fighting an unreasonable bill takes some work. Here’s how to do it.
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New Kansas law cracks down on sexual extortion, spousal abuse, fleeing police
Kansas lawmakers are praising a new law that creates the crime of sexual extortion and removes a spousal exemption to sexual battery. It also prohibits a court from ordering a victim of a crime to undergo a psychological evaluation.
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Kansas judge strikes down law providing speedy challenge to mask mandates in schools
The Legislature’s attempt to promote “legal anarchy” in response to COVID-19 precautions in public schools is unconstitutional, a Johnson County District Court judge ruled Thursday.
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Kansas ACLU’s executive director steps down
The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas announced Thursday executive director Nadine Johnson has stepped down.