Politics
Former U.S. Rep. Tim Huelskamp Connected to False Text About Kansas Abortion Amendment
Former U.S. Rep. Tim Huelskamp is behind the false text message about the Kansas constitutional amendment on abortion that enraged Democrats on Monday.
curiousKC | What are Reproductive Rights?
“Reproductive rights” has been a Google search phrase more in the past couple of months than in the search engine’s history. Here’s why, and what it means.
Follow the Money: Who is Funding Kansas Abortion Amendment Ads?
Two organizations formed to campaign on either side of the abortion referendum on the Kansas ballot Tuesday have raised — and spent — more than $11 million between them since the start of the year.
Zooming into Politics: Gen Z Candidates Share Ambition, Obstacles in Running Young
Gen Z politicians are working to break political molds they say are unfit for serving their generation, as well as trying to get their peers to the polls.
Discussing the Values of ‘Value Them Both’
A virtual event hosted by the KC Media Collective discussed the language, values and context in which voters are being asked to decide on abortion rights in Kansas.
Abortion in Spotlight on August Ballot in Kansas
The national abortion spotlight turns to Kansas on Aug. 2, when voters decide whether the state’s constitution should protect women’s access to abortion. Go inside the campaign.
Danforth PAC Bets Big on Independent Senate Candidate in Missouri
The political action committee backing independent Senate candidate John Wood is “in it to win it,” former Sen. Jack Danforth said a day after the PAC spent another $750,000 on TV ads to run before the Aug. 2 primary.
Nick’s Picks | Focus Turns to Upcoming Primaries
Primary election campaigns are in full swing in Missouri and Kansas.
Missouri Voting Guide: What to Know About the 2022 Election
Here’s a guide to help you navigate Missouri’s 2022 election, including information on how to vote and what to expect on your ballot.
Roe is Overturned. Here’s What That Means for Abortion in Kansas
With the U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, Kansas voters will now decided whether to remove the last barrier protecting abortion rights from the state’s constitution.