What’s—Still—the Matter With Kansas? What’s—Still—the Matter With Kansas?
As recent events bear out, when Thomas Frank lamented, “We’ll have to drag the Democrats kicking and screaming to victory" in 2017, if anything he was understating the challenge.
Nov 27, 2024 / Column / Erica Etelson
How Kansas Kept Abortion Legal How Kansas Kept Abortion Legal
When voters, even in a deep-red state, had the chance to decide for themselves, they protected abortion rights.
Sep 6, 2022 / Feature / Amy Littlefield
It’s Not Just Kansas—Voters Nationwide Are Pro-Choice It’s Not Just Kansas—Voters Nationwide Are Pro-Choice
The Kansas landslide is a reminder that, even in red states, voters will protect abortion rights.
Aug 3, 2022 / John Nichols
Kansas’s First Trans Legislator Isn’t Going Anywhere Kansas’s First Trans Legislator Isn’t Going Anywhere
Stephanie Byers is vowing to keep trans kids safe—and some of her Republican colleagues aren’t on board.
Apr 29, 2022 / Q&A / Sophie Hurwitz
For Tara Raghuveer, ‘Every Eviction Is an Act of Violence’ For Tara Raghuveer, ‘Every Eviction Is an Act of Violence’
The director of the KC Tenants explains the radicalizing power of housing activism.
Sep 2, 2020 / Q&A / Nawal Arjini
The CIA Director Just Bullied Harvard Into Throwing Chelsea Manning to the Curb The CIA Director Just Bullied Harvard Into Throwing Chelsea Manning to the Curb
Pompeo is a Koch-brothers puppet who is using his position to bully a principled whistle-blower.
Sep 15, 2017 / John Nichols
Coulda Woulda Shoulda—Democrats Miss a Huge Opportunity in Kansas Coulda Woulda Shoulda—Democrats Miss a Huge Opportunity in Kansas
The DCCC barely lifted a finger to help James Thompson. He almost won anyway.
Apr 12, 2017 / John Nichols
Courts Hand Down Smashing Victories for Voting Rights Courts Hand Down Smashing Victories for Voting Rights
These are significant wins, across six states—but 15 other states still have restrictions in place for the fall elections.
Aug 11, 2016 / The Editors
How Little Is Too Little Money for Schools? How Little Is Too Little Money for Schools?
Kansas City, Kansas, saw amazing gains, then lost $50 million, and now they’re trying to keep up reforms on a shoestring.
Jun 6, 2016 / Jonathan Sapers