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Packed Chambers at KC Budget Hearings: Community Members Demand R.E.A.C.H Program and Transit Improvements

By Lynnie Holl ● Politics ● March 5, 2024

As Kansas City’s contentious budget season continues, the spotlight falls on widespread support for the R.E.A.C.H program—a groundbreaking shift towards using community response teams instead of arrests—and the push for essential investments in public transit.

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Photos Surface of Missouri Governor Candidate at KKK Rally Giving Nazi Salute

By Ryan S. ● Politics ● March 1, 2024

A surfaced photo of extremist Missouri governor candidate, Darrell McClanahan III, shows him with a Nazi salute in front of a KKK cross-burning

KC’s First-Ever Pre-Arrest Diversion Program Would Be an Investment in People

By Decarcerate KC ● Justice ● February 29, 2024

In a monumental move for community-led transformation, Kansas City unveils REACH KC, the city’s first-ever Pre-Arrest Diversion program. Spearheaded by Decarcerate KC, this initiative would redefine public safety by diverting individuals away from jail and criminalization to instead receive comprehensive care and support.

Missouri Senators Pass Extremist Law Forbidding Abortion Access to Rape and Incest Victims

By Elisabeth Elustin ● Politics ● February 21, 2024

On February 7th, 2024, Missouri senators voted to maintain the state’s extremist law forbidding abortions – even in cases of rape and incest.

Frank White and KCATA Operators Argue Bringing Back Bus Fares To Keep Houseless People Away

By KC Defender Staff ● Politics ● January 25, 2024

Despite continued public outcry defending Zero Fare–from in-person testimony and hundreds of emails–KCATA Board of Commissioners chose to continue studying fare implementation.

Haiti’s Commitments to Decolonization and Combatting Imperialism Across The Globe–A Short History

By Elisabeth Elustin ● World ● January 5, 2024

Haiti’s revolutionary efforts to become the first Black republic caused them to become active participants in global decolonization efforts.

Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (if you’re allowed): Anti-boycott laws in Kansas and Missouri that force large companies to swear an oath to israel.

By Lynnie Holl ● World ● November 20, 2023

Solidarity with Palestine grows but local lawmakers in Kansas and Missouri stifle resistance, pledging allegiance to Israel in law.