Kobach Recuses Himself From Kansas Vote Count Amid Public Pressure

John Hanna / The Associated Press Aug 10, 2018 Gov. Jeff Colyer has called the secretary of state's handling of ballots in their Republican primary battle "inconsistent with Kansas law." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Democrats Pick Gay, Native American Nominee in Kansas Primary

JOHN HANNA / The Associated Press Aug 8, 2018 Sharice Davids, an attorney and activist, shatters the mold for a congressional primary winner from the ruby red state. She will face four-term Republican Rep. Kevin Yoder in November. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Joining Forces to Boost Progressive Agenda in Kansas

Jon Queally / Common Dreams Jul 14, 2018 Sen. Bernie Sanders and New York congressional candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez head to Kansas in advance of that state's Aug. 7 Democratic primary. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Setback for LGBT Adoptions in Oklahoma

MITCHELL WILLETTS / The Associated Press May 3, 2018 Legislators vote to grant legal protections to faith-based adoption agencies that cite their religious beliefs for not placing children in LGBT homes. In Kansas, lawmakers are close to passing a similar measure. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Passage of Kansas School Funding Hike Highlights GOP Split

JOHN HANNA / The Associated Press Apr 8, 2018 After days of rancorous debate, legislators approve an increase in spending on the state's public schools in hopes of meeting a court mandate. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Teacher Rebellion Challenges Red-State Republicans

SEAN MURPHY / The Associated Press Apr 3, 2018 Midterm election candidates are caught between placating constituents who are angry over education cuts and pleasing small-government, low-tax conservatives. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

After 23 Years of Wrongful Imprisonment, Not One Dime

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Mar 4, 2018 Lamonte McIntyre got a raw deal twice: once when he was convicted, once when he was given no money to rebuild his life. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Kansas Prosecutor Wants Help Investigating Former Detective

Roxana Hegeman / AP Nov 10, 2017 The state's first black elected district attorney is probing the case of a retired white police detective accused of preying on black women for sex over decades. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Don’t Be Fooled by Trump’s Talk of ‘Unity’

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Mar 3, 2017 The president played on themes of harmony in his first address to Congress, but recent incidents of violence and bigotry tell a different story. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Were Kansas Terrorism Suspects Self-Radicalized—or Were Their Actions Inspired by Donald Trump?

By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Oct 16, 2016 The three men, who allegedly stockpiled arms and explosives and had considered attacking churches, public officials and Muslim refugees, were arrested after an FBI investigation of their militia group, the Crusaders. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Shameful Spectacle of Denying People Their Vote

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Sep 9, 2016 The Republican Party's systematic attempt to disenfranchise African-Americans and other minorities with laws and restrictions at the polls did not die with Jim Crow. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Earthquake Rattles Oklahoma Amid Warnings of ‘Inherent’ Fracking Risks

By Nadia Prupis / Common Dreams Sep 5, 2016 A 5.6-magnitude quake, one of the strongest in Oklahoma's history, shook a seven-state area. And "it could have been prevented," said a leading activist. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )