Elections
Nick’s Picks | Pandemic, Politics, Police and Pot
This week features a surge in COVID-19 cases, the last presidential debate, protests over police violence and medical marijuana sales in Missouri.
Voter Fraud Myth Persists Despite Constant Failure to Prove Claims
Accusations of voter fraud are used to justify laws and tactics that make it more difficult to vote, even though voter fraud is extraordinarily rare.
‘I Just Don’t Trust the System Anymore’: Voters on Edge as Election Nears
U.S. voters are grappling with concerns about the electoral system in an unprecedented election year marked by more than 200,000 deaths from COVID-19, ongoing civil unrest and widespread unemployment.
Kansas City Finds Strength in Food, Voting Power With Chiefs and Royals
A coalition of Kansas City organizations mounted a massive food distribution and voter registration event last week at Truman Sports Complex.
Nick’s Picks | From the Gridiron to the Super Bowl of Politics
Nick’s rundown includes Arrowhead Stadium’s protocol after a fan tested positive, Missouri governor in quarantine, being a jury in COVID-19, hair discrimination and a new way to enjoy the symphony.
A Sordid History of Kansas City Election Fraud
The Kansas City area has a rich legacy of election fraud, stretching from before the Civil War to after World War II.
The Missouri/Kansas Voter Guide
Here’s your guide on how to vote, deadlines and answers to your questions about mail-in/absentee ballots.
Nick’s Picks | Prepping for Primary Election Day in Kansas City
Here’s a guide to Primary Election Day in the Kansas City area.
Parsing Medicaid Expansion in Missouri
On Tuesday, voters in Missouri will decide if the state will become the 39th in the country to expand its Medicaid program.
Democrats Want To Face Kobach In Senate Race, But A GOP Group Is Spending Millions To Stop Him
Super PACS are spending millions of dollars on ads for and against Republican U.S. Senate candidates Kris Kobach and Roger Marshall ahead of August primary in Kansas.