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Arts & Events July 17, 2025 - 1:43 pm

Seminar from retired economist will answer resident questions about property taxes

by Lawrence Times

An upcoming seminar given by Chris Courtwright, retired chief economist for the Kansas Legislature, will illuminate the inner workings of property taxes for Douglas County residents.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life June 19, 2025 - 11:13 am

State, city candidates to speak at Douglas County Democrats’ pie auction

by Lawrence Times

A Democratic candidate for Kansas governor as well as candidates for Lawrence City Commission and Lawrence school board will speak at the Douglas County Democrats’ annual pie auction this weekend.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life April 27, 2025 - 7:41 pm

‘This isn’t our first rodeo’: Kansas, Lawrence Democrats rally, prep for vote against amendment in August 2026

by Emilia (Mimi) Rosado Schmitt

Local Democrats urged community members during a rally Sunday to help people register and get out the vote — and in particular, to vote against a constitutional amendment coming to ballots in August 2026. 

August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news April 25, 2025 - 11:22 am

Rally at South Park to look ahead to 2026 election

by Lawrence Times

The Democratic Parties of Douglas County and Kansas will soon hold a rally at South Park to discuss the 2026 election, including who will run for governor.

Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 17, 2024 - 6:00 am

Douglas County Democrats host candidate forum in time for early voting to begin

by Maya Hodison

As a final opportunity to hear from candidates before early birds begin submitting their ballots, the Douglas County Democrats hosted a virtual forum Tuesday evening for County Commission and district attorney candidates.

Mac Moore/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 13, 2023 - 1:45 pm

Reminder: Lawrence City Commission candidate forum coming up

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence City Commission candidates will share their platforms and positions on local issues during a forum Saturday morning.

Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news June 17, 2023 - 5:39 pm

Panelists challenge gender norms, address fight for LGBTQ+ rights in Kansas

by Mackenzie Clark

Though many LGBTQ+ people and others may leave the state of Kansas repulsed by legislation targeting gender diversity, Adam Kellogg said he’ll have to be dragged out by his ears. “I will not stop fighting for the kids that can’t leave,” he said.

Lawrence news June 13, 2023 - 2:32 pm

Activists to illuminate threats to LGBTQ+ rights during Lawrence panel discussion

by Lawrence Times

Following the passage of new anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in Kansas, a panel of local activists will gather in Lawrence Saturday to shed light on threats to LGBTQ+ rights.

Business September 16, 2022 - 10:39 am

Learn about organized labor in Douglas County at event Saturday

by Lawrence Times

A panel discussion Saturday morning will bring together leaders of several Lawrence and Douglas County-area labor unions.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Health August 3, 2022 - 5:00 pm

Vote No Kansas, Douglas County Democrats cheer defeat of constitutional amendment on abortion

by Maya Hodison, Jack Ritter and Cuyler Dunn

Anxiety turned into hope and then into relief Tuesday night as voting results for Kansas’ abortion amendment came in to election watch parties in Lawrence. Melinda Lavon, of Vote No Kansas, said the outcome was a triumph of organization.

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