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State News July 20, 2021 - 10:46 am

Haven school board candidate lured into sharing racist ideology with teenage anti-fascists

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

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.

Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector
Health July 19, 2021 - 1:58 pm

KDHE report affirms education, income, race and gender influence health risks

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

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.

Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector
State Government June 24, 2021 - 7:13 pm

Colyer joins Schmidt in pledging opposition to critical race theory in Kansas schools

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector

Exploring critical race theory would only lead to young children hating the United States, ex-Gov. Jeff Colyer said Thursday. “America is a special place.”

Mac Moore
Crime & Courts June 19, 2021 - 6:59 pm

Panel at Lawrence Juneteenth celebration calls to dismantle the ‘so-called justice system’

by Mackenzie Clark

Jerome Edwards said during a panel Saturday that Juneteenth is a celebration of the abolition of slavery — but the penal system is part of slavery. He and other panelists said the “so-called justice system” needs to be dismantled.

August Rudisell/@KsScanner
Lawrence news June 8, 2021 - 4:44 pm

Lawrence women plan to stay in home despite actions of homeowners’ association; they hope HOA will do better in the future

by Mackenzie Clark

After speaking out about issues with their Lawrence homeowners’ association, Breeann Bass and her family feel like they can get their quality of life back — at least somewhat.

Noah Taborda/Kansas Reflector
Community Voices June 8, 2021 - 8:20 am

Mark McCormick: What the Kansas attorney general needs to know about critical race theory (Column)

by Mark McCormick, Kansas Reflector

The Kansas Reflector welcomes opinion pieces from writers who share our goal of widening the […]

August Rudisell/@KsScanner
Lawrence news May 14, 2021 - 10:16 pm

Lawrence women, landlord concerned about discrimination by homeowners’ association

by Mackenzie Clark

A Lawrence family is facing harassment and discrimination, illustrated well by the vandalism of both their Black Lives Matter flag and their rainbow flag. The situation has escalated to the point that they’re living in fear.

Crime & Courts May 11, 2021 - 5:00 pm

Douglas County data analyst: Racial disparities in bail bonds may be further evidence of systemic racism

by Mackenzie Clark

After a presentation on racial disparities in bail bonds, the CJCC wants to take a broader look at bond overall, the role it plays, and whether it’s effective in its overall purpose — and drill deeper to get more data.

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