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West Bottoms Plant Company grows into Lawrence with new sister shop along Mass Street
Mass Street Plant Company is set for a soft opening May 2 in the Lawrence space that formerly belonged to plant shop Jungle House. The original Kansas City location opened in 2022.
From Convict To Criminal Justice Reporter: 'I Was So Lucky To Come Out Of This'
Keri Blakinger spent nearly two years locked up on narcotics charges before becoming a journalist. "I've been so privileged in so many ways to end up with hope and second chances," she says.
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Democrats' 2018 Primary Turnout Mirrors Previous Wave Elections
In the majority of states that have already held primaries, results showed massive increases in Democratic turnout as opposed to often a minimal uptick — or even noticeable dip — among GOP voters.
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As Latter-day Saints Community Grows In Liberty, Church Leaders Balance A Delicate Message
Just off the historic Town Square in Liberty, Missouri, there is a spot that every year draws thousands of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of…
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Barr, After Acrimonious Day In Congress, Says He'll Skip Another One On Thursday
After hours of sometimes tough back-and-forth on Wednesday in the Senate, Attorney General William Barr declined to appear before a hearing scheduled on Thursday before the House Judiciary Committee.
Why My Coal Mining Grandfather's Deathbed Advice Applies To Minority Americans
As my grandfather lay dying from Black Lung disease, his eldest children did not question or doubt his advice to them: go out and get educations, and master newer ways of working.
The Modern Newsroom Is Stuck Behind The Gender And Color Line
As newsgathering and reporting intensify, diversity, inclusion and representation appear to have flatlined in the last decade.
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Here's How Hickman Mills Became A Forgotten Community In Kansas City
Starting in the 1990s, Hickman Mills became a forgotten community. Middle-income families moved out. Blight moved in. Drive through the neighborhoods…
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5 Controversial Ideas For Shoring Up Health Insurance Markets
Lawmakers looking to stabilize the health insurance exchanges may consider a number of proposals — including pushing young adults off a parent's plan or letting people buy into Medicare and Medicaid.
In Historic Move At Labor-Skeptic 'Chicago Tribune,' Newsroom Pushes To Form Union
Journalists at the Chicago Tribune say they want to unionize to secure better pay and resources to fulfill their mission. Parent company Tronc sold the LA Times soon after its newsroom unionized.
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