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The act of civil disobedience came as backers of abortion rights urge more bold action from President Joe Biden to protect abortion access and Republican-led states ban or severely limit abortion services.

U.S. Senate candidate Mark McCloskey and his wife, Patricia, have filed a lawsuit against U.S. Rep. Cori Bush and state Rep. Rasheen Aldridge for participating in protests that passed the McCloskeys’ home. Aldridge called the lawsuit a publicity stunt.

After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the nearly 50-year-old precedent of Roe v. Wade, the response among religious organizations varied widely. But some Kansas City faith groups are urging their congregations to vote in support of bodily autonomy.

Protesters at Mill Creek Park vented frustrations and railed against the Supreme Court and Republican lawmakers late Friday afternoon, following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Last week, Sunrise Movement organizers protested outside of Kansas City Hall, calling for action on a specific climate plan being considered by the city council.

Following a recent wave of mass shootings and gun violence, people at a March for Our Lives rally called for a ban on assault weapons, universal background checks, and red flag laws.

Lee's Summit students and parents rallied with signs and pride flags to protest a group of students' efforts to start a club affiliated with Turning Point USA.

Three people who were arrested in the protests following the police killing of George Floyd in 2020 sued the city. The lawsuit alleged that the laws were unconstitutional.

Hundreds of people attended a rally Saturday as part of a nationwide day of protest against the Supreme Court’s draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade.

More than 100 students walked out of class Monday to raise concerns over safety measures after a 14-year-old student was killed by another student inside a school bathroom.

About 100 students, parents and staff marched out of school to protest bills in the Missouri legislature that they say target LGBTQ children and their families.

Employees at a Starbucks on West 75th Street went on strike Saturday morning to protest what they say are unfair working conditions and alleged retaliation against workers trying to unionize. The store was closed most of the day.