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The 1619 Project 'has completely taken over' Nikole Hannah-Jones' life in a good way
The famous New York Times series has seen its creator write a "1619" book then move to the current production of a six-part documentary on the project.
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'It's almost like playing the lottery': Abortion providers struggle with high demand
Kansas is one of a few states in its region where abortion is legal. Planned Parenthood Great Plains is struggling to keep up with demand as patients travel from as far as Texas and Louisiana to receive care.
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How democracy is under threat in Kansas and Missouri
Sept. 15 is the International Day of Democracy. Alarms are sounding that democracy in America — once the example to the world — is in danger.
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As Emporia State fires some tenured faculty, what is the future of tenure in higher education?
Emporia State University recently fired dozens of tenured faculty members. What does that mean for the future of tenure at universities in Kansas and across the nation?
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Kansas City plant sale underscores importance of native plants to local ecosystem
Native plants are crucial to the "web of life" in any environment or habitat. So, the Missouri Prairie Foundation is holding a plant sale to help people incorporate those plants into their gardens and yards.
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Why aren't any Democrats running in some legislative races in Missouri and Kansas?
As Missourians and Kansans prepare to go to the polls, dozens of legislative districts in both states have failed to produce a Democratic candidate. So why aren't more Democrats running?
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Tens of millions in funding for Kansas City community projects included in passed U.S. House bill
U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver of Missouri's 5th district has secured over $38 million in federal funding for various community projects in the Kansas City area.
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Kansas City-area surgeon who runs Haiti surgical center says the Caribbean country is in crisis
Retired vascular surgeon Dr. Ted Higgins runs a surgical center in Haiti that generally sees an upwards of 20,000 patients per year. He says the humanitarian crisis the country faces is making it difficult for the Higgins Brothers Surgicenter for Hope to get patients the care they need.
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Mike Mahoney, a 'big dog' of Kansas City news, to retire
After 41 years with KMBC-TV covering politics and government, Mahoney is stepping away from daily coverage.
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Kansas City Manager Brian Platt on recent shootings, local transit and more
Following a series of recent shootings, Kansas City Manager Brian Platt said the city needs to consider "being a little more aggressive and proactive" to prevent gun violence.
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