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https://linktr.ee/bootsonthegroundmidwest Grassroots economic, social, and racial justice in the Heartland

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Call and email the Leavenworth City Commissioners today, then plan to attend the protest at City Hall this Tuesday night!

06.03.2026 16:39 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Kansas City's Food Service Workers are organizing for higher pay, fair scheduling, and union rights! Join @moworkers.orgΒ this Monday, March 9 at 6:30 PM at Westport Presbyterian (201 Westport Rd) to learn how we can FIGHT and WIN πŸ’₯

πŸ”— Scan QR code to register!

06.03.2026 15:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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If you are planning to attend the Community Defense Training this Tuesday in central Johnson County, KS, please sign up as soon as possible. Registration closes soon.

Every person that plans to attend must sign up ⬇️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

06.03.2026 15:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

@davids.house.gov come join your constituents!! ⬆️

06.03.2026 14:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Kansascitydsa instagram post, 4h ago:

Flier: TELL CITY COUNCIL! NO CONCENTRATION CAMPS IN KANSAS. PUBLIC HEARING! TUES MAR 10 5:00PM  URGENT LAST CHANCE TO MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD! CITY HALL 100 N 5TH ST LEAVENWORTH KANSAS

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Despite a consistent and overwhelmingly majority of Leavenworth (and nearby neighbors) speaking out against CoreCivic’s Special Use Permit, the city commission voted 4-1 to move forward with CoreCivic’s for-profit immigration camp two weeks ago. This March 10th, at 6:00, is now the last remaining meeting to tell the city commission of Leavenworth, KS that our community does not welcome concentration camps in our community. In anticipation of yet another wave of opposition, the city commission of Leavenworth has preemptively limited the allowed public comment period to only one hour. Please come out early, starting no later than 5:00, for a mass demonstration against CoreCivic and its record of physical assault, medical negligence, sexual abuse, and wrongful deaths that plague its facilities across the nation every single day. Join us to hear the testimony of the extended Leavenworth community, the same testimony that the city commission wants to silence in favor of a billion dollar private prison company that abuses two month old babies and their families.

Kansascitydsa instagram post, 4h ago: Flier: TELL CITY COUNCIL! NO CONCENTRATION CAMPS IN KANSAS. PUBLIC HEARING! TUES MAR 10 5:00PM URGENT LAST CHANCE TO MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD! CITY HALL 100 N 5TH ST LEAVENWORTH KANSAS Post text: kansascitydsa 4h Despite a consistent and overwhelmingly majority of Leavenworth (and nearby neighbors) speaking out against CoreCivic’s Special Use Permit, the city commission voted 4-1 to move forward with CoreCivic’s for-profit immigration camp two weeks ago. This March 10th, at 6:00, is now the last remaining meeting to tell the city commission of Leavenworth, KS that our community does not welcome concentration camps in our community. In anticipation of yet another wave of opposition, the city commission of Leavenworth has preemptively limited the allowed public comment period to only one hour. Please come out early, starting no later than 5:00, for a mass demonstration against CoreCivic and its record of physical assault, medical negligence, sexual abuse, and wrongful deaths that plague its facilities across the nation every single day. Join us to hear the testimony of the extended Leavenworth community, the same testimony that the city commission wants to silence in favor of a billion dollar private prison company that abuses two month old babies and their families.

please help amplify this if you can

@kansascitydsa.bsky.social

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05.03.2026 18:35 πŸ‘ 36 πŸ” 29 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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There's still time to fight back against these anti-voting rights bills! Here's what you need to know.

05.03.2026 08:16 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Flint Development, a company based out of Prairie Village, KS, has been selling warehouses in other states to ICE.

Join the protest at their office this Monday, March 9th, from 3-4:30pm at 3515 W 75th St.

NO CONCENTRATION WAREHOUSES!! πŸͺ§

06.03.2026 13:25 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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We’re encouraging ALL electeds to show up at our No Kings event on March 28th. Come talk to real Kansans about how they feel about local and federal policies. Listen to your constituents.

Tag your elected below and invite them to No Kings!

bootsonthegroundmidwest.org/no-kings-3-j...

05.03.2026 23:28 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

So far the war in Iran has cost an estimated $5.5 billion.

That's roughly $1 billion per day.

$41,666,667 per hour.

$11,574 per second.

People do not want this.

They want a living wage. They want healthcare. They want to be able to afford a home. They want their basic needs met.

05.03.2026 17:31 πŸ‘ 17628 πŸ” 6927 πŸ’¬ 754 πŸ“Œ 388
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Protest this SUNDAY.

Over 70% of Americans do not support this illegal and unjust war of aggression. Bombing hospitals, children's schools and civilian infrastructure is a war crime and crime against humanity.

More info: www.instagram.com/p/DVeNvvfjlO...

05.03.2026 17:21 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Billions for bombs in Iran, but constant excuses for why we cannot fund housing, schools and food at home.

Join us this Saturday, March 7th, from 9:30 to 10:30am with jars of peanut butter for Peggy’s Pantry KC and demand a different set of priorities.

πŸ“75th and Metcalf in Overland Park, KS

05.03.2026 16:15 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

β€œThe Kansas Legislature has decided that some speech deserves government protection.

Other speech deserves government persecution.”

05.03.2026 13:35 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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CoreCivic in Leavenworth: Reformed or Human Rights Abuser? We’ll Talk to Prison Guards and Residents β€’ KKFI On March 10, the Leavenworth City Commission is about to give permission for the Core Civic private prison there to reopen as an ICE jail, giving the government over 1000 beds to fill. This week on th...

KKFI 90.1 FM is planning a radio show exploring the experiences of people formerly detained and employed at CoreCivic. Karla Juarez, AIRR KC’s Executive Director, will join the conversation.

Tune in:
🎧 Thursday, March 5th at 6:00pm
🎧 Friday, March 6th at 5:00am

Find more info and listen here ⬇️

05.03.2026 00:58 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our "Know Your Renters' Rights Workshop" is on Wed, March 25th from 6-8 PM. This FREE training for renters + allies will inform you about your legal rights as a renter + more

This event is in English + Spanish, w/ Spanish translator available.

πŸ”— RSVP: link in bio/ scan QR code

04.03.2026 17:30 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
04.03.2026 23:29 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Kansas lawmakers want to legalize silencers and sawed-off shotguns Multiple Kansas law enforcement organizations came out against the bill. They want stiff penalties for crimes using weapons like short-barreled shotguns and guns with suppressors.

Owning firearm suppressors or sawed-off shotguns is legal federally, but not in Kansas. Some state lawmakers are trying to change that, but their main challenge to passing legislation is law enforcement.

04.03.2026 14:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We have one week to urge Leavenworth City Commissioners to VOTE NO on CoreCivic.

Call and email each day, then show up next Tuesday to protest and give testimony. ☎️πŸͺ§

04.03.2026 23:12 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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We have two public Community Defense Trainings happening soon. Find more details below or at the link in our bio.

You MUST sign up beforehand to attend. If you plan to bring friends, they have to sign up as well. πŸ’™

04.03.2026 18:07 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🍻Civics on Tap: Your Rights, Your Community | Wed. March 11th at 5:30pm | The Ship 1221 Union Ave, KCMO

Join nationally recognized legal expert Rekha Sharma-Crawford and learn how our communities can support undocumented individuals and their families.

Sign up: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

04.03.2026 17:59 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This legislative session has been fast-paced and controversial to say the least. Our fellow Kansan Matthew tells us about his experience submitting testimony and why our voices matter right now. Click here to read his blog in full: https://loom.ly/gTYdOQI

03.03.2026 15:09 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Congress will vote on
War Powers Resolutions
 
THIS WEEK
Senate vote Tues or Weds (3/3-4)
House vote Thursday (3/5)

Info, phone numbers, and scripts
@ 5calls.org
Call your reps.

Congress will vote on War Powers Resolutions THIS WEEK Senate vote Tues or Weds (3/3-4) House vote Thursday (3/5) Info, phone numbers, and scripts @ 5calls.org Call your reps.

Both the House & Senate are expected to vote on war powers resolutions **THIS WEEK**

Senate vote Tues or Weds
House vote Thurs

Call your reps and demand they support the bipartisan resolution to rein in Trump's "war of choice" with Iran. πŸ”₯πŸ“žπŸ”₯

Info, numbers, script > 5calls.org/issue/iran-i...

02.03.2026 19:13 πŸ‘ 106 πŸ” 98 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 7
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No Kings 3 βŒπŸ‘‘ | Johnson County, KS | March 28th from 9:30-11:30am

Rise up, line Metcalf from 75th to 119th, and say it loud, "No thrones, no crowns, no kings!"

www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
@50501movement.bsky.social
@indivisible.org

(CHALK. This is CHALK. πŸ˜‰)

22.02.2026 16:25 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
KUIC Process
KUIC Process KSFairCourtFund.com

This year, Kansans are being asked to vote on a constitutional amendment that would change how justices are selected. We must educate ourselves on the importance of preserving a fair, impartial, and nonpolitical court.

Watch the explainer below and learn more at KsFairCourtFund.com

03.03.2026 22:37 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Support trans Kansans by donating to the lgbtqks.org mutual aid fund. If you are in need of assistance, please use the QR code below.

Instagram:
www.instagram.com/lgbtqks

03.03.2026 22:28 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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03.03.2026 15:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Protest CoreCivic TONIGHT

March 3rd, 5pm
Leavenworth City Hall
100 N Fifth St
Leavenworth, KS 66048

03.03.2026 15:31 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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We’re kicking off our Midterm strategy this month!

If you’re concerned about election security and voting rights, attend our Monthly Meet-Up, March 16th, at 6pm. Interim Johnson County Election Commissioner, Connie Schmidt, will be our guest speaker.

Sign up here: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...

03.03.2026 14:55 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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No Kings 3 is officially in the works and we need volunteers!

Whether you want to captain an intersection as a Block Leader, be out in front as a Greeter, keep an eye on things as a Marshal, or help the early-morning Setup Crew, there’s a spot for you.

Sign up link in comments πŸ‘‡

24.02.2026 21:43 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Let's keep the pressure on the city of Leavenworth to reject CoreCivic!

TOMORROW, March 3rd, 5pm
Leavenworth City Hall
100 N Fifth St
Leavenworth, KS 66048

02.03.2026 17:28 πŸ‘ 36 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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We have another Community Defense Training on the calendar for this Friday, March 6th, at 7pm in De Soto, KS. You must sign up to attend (link in bio).

02.03.2026 17:09 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1