Following her 1-minute speech Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took to social media to explain her role in helping nominate Sen. Bernie Sanders for president. The Vermont […]
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Biden Officially Nominated & Key Takeaways From Democratic Convention: Night 2
Sustaining energy through four days of a political convention is never easy. It’s even more challenging during this, the first virtual convention. On the second night of the Democratic National […]
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Dems Rally Behind Biden at Virtual Convention: Night 1
Michelle Obama delivered a passionate condemnation of President Donald Trump during Monday’s opening night of the Democratic National Convention, declaring him “in over his head” and warning that the nation’s […]
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Mississippi Reveals Options for New State Flag Design
A group recommending a new Mississippi state flag chose five final designs Aug. 18 — three with a magnolia blossom, one with a magnolia tree and one with a shield […]
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Tragedy of All-Black Regiment and 1917 Houston Riot is Focus of New Willmott Film
The sole photograph related to the Houston Riot of 1917 shows 64 Black soldiers sitting with arms folded and legs crossed behind a rope. Their sheer number, in a courtroom […]
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If They Quit Over COVID, Kansas Teachers Could Owe Their Schools Thousands
Kansas teachers that don’t feel safe going back to crowded hallways as schools reopen could take medical leave or teach online. But at the many districts that don’t have those […]
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Kansans Stuck Waiting While State Works Through 25,000 Unemployment Claims
A massive backlog of unemployment claims, and the state’s struggle to verify them, has left people already without jobs lacking the benefit checks that might have gotten in normal times. […]
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In Seattle, Defunding Causes Black Police Chief to Resign
Efforts to cut spending on police — a key demand of anti-racism demonstrators across the nation — have claimed an unlikely target: Seattle’s first Black police chief, who enjoyed deep […]
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Conservative Wins In Kansas Primaries Set Up Conflict With Democratic Governor
Wins by conservatives over GOP moderates could mean more conflict between lawmakers and Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly. A near sweep by conservatives over moderates in several primary races this week […]
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5 Things Kansas Parents Need To Know Before Enrolling Their Kid In Virtual School
Online schooling got off to a rocky start in Kansas, with teachers quickly piecing together virtual offerings. Parents complained about needing to be constantly involved while the work failed to […]