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BREAKING: KC Congressman Emanuel Cleaver Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza

By KC Defender Staff ● Justice ● November 18, 2023

After weeks of ongoing protests, direct actions & ongoing pressure from Palestinian organizers, Cleaver today boldly stated “guns should go silent” in the region

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Suppressing Black Voters: Crooked Language Could Affect Missouri Results on Abortion Rights Ballot

By Lonyae Coulter ● Politics ● November 1, 2023

Republican attempts to keep abortion off of state ballots could result in smaller turnouts amongst Black voters.

Solitary Confinement Punishes Vulnerable Populations Inside a San Mateo County Jail

By James Anderson ● National ● October 12, 2023

According to incarcerated sources at Maguire, forms of solitary confinement are causing serious harm to people, often the most vulnerable, and frequently for extended periods of time.

Burning Books: Missouri GOP Candidate Channels the KKK and Nazi Tactics in Ominous Promise

By Ryan S. ● Politics ● September 19, 2023

In a shocking move, far-right extremist and Missouri State Sen. Bill Eigel vows to engage in public book burnings, a tactic synonymous with hate groups like the KKK and authoritarian regimes. Eigel’s campaign marks a disturbing escalation in a state already known as a breeding ground for extremist ideologies.

Part II: Obstacles to Successfully Pursuing Higher Education Inside Men’s Prisons in California

By James Anderson ● National ● August 2, 2023

This piece is part of a three-part investigation into higher education inside men’s prisons in California. This second installment documents the many barriers incarcerated men encounter in pursuing and excelling in collegiate scholarship.

KC Must Invest in People, Not Jails.

By Decarcerate KC ● Opinion ● July 19, 2023

A new jail could cost Kansas City up to $150 million. If we invested that money in people instead of punishment, we wouldn’t need a jail at all.

Missouri Republicans Plan to Eliminate College Scholarships for Black Students After Supreme Court Ruling

By Ryan S. ● Education ● July 10, 2023

In an unprecedented attack on Black & minority students, Republicans plan to decimate all educational opportunities that helped reduce systemic racism.

Eco-Socialism — An Introduction to Saving Our Future

By Silas Lee ● Politics ● June 27, 2023

A new three-part series from Contributing Writer, Silas Lee. “With environmental justice being such an important topic amongst youth, it’s time to promote an entire systemic change to help fight the climate crisis.”

Police, Polluters and Profiteers: A who’s who with some of the biggest local donors of the June 20th election.

By Raymond Forstater & Sunrise Movement KC ● Politics ● June 19, 2023

Tuesday, June 20th, Kansas Citians have the opportunity to elect the most progressive council in city history. The stakes are high–– not only for Black, brown, and poor/working-class movements fighting for change, but also for elites & corporate executives that have a lot to lose should the status quo be upended.

KC Civil Rights Leaders Issue Scathing Statement on “Racist, Sexist” Policies of City Manager Brian Platt, Say Mayor Lucas is Also “Complicit”

By KC Defender Staff ● Politics ● May 4, 2023

A coalition of civil rights organizations in Kansas City issues a scathing statement and vote of no confidence in City Manager Brian Platt and Mayor Quinton Lucas, citing racist, sexist and discriminatory policies toward Black women and workers, and demanding immediate action from the City Council.