Yvette Walker

ICE detention centers debate over setting down roots here raise ire | Opinion DoubleTake: David Mastio thinks ICE detention facilities belong in Kansas and Missouri. Yvette Walker thinks there are bigger problems to fix.

My latest column, DoubleTake with @davidmastio.bsky.social, on immigration detention centers: www.kansascity.com/opinion/arti...

Kansas City plan to ban alcohol in single-serve containers draws fire | Opinion DoubleTake: Some gas stations and liquor stores won’t be able to sell small-sized alcoholic drinks under ordinance. Yvette Walker and David Mastio discuss. | Opinion

My latest column: Would you ban alcohol in single-serve bottles if your neighborhood was inundated with gas stations and liquor stores? KC is considering a plan to ban small-sized alcoholic drinks under an ordinance in areas with crime and drunkenness. www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...

Small nonprofits are the backbone of communities. APS wants to help | Opinion American Public Square to fund community-building nonprofits with low-barrier $2,500 to $5,000 awards and info sessions. From Yvette Walker:

Did you miss the American Public Square grant info session for small nonprofits Tuesday? No worries, there will be more. kansascity.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/yvette-walker/article314805881.html?mrfhud=true

It’s a Chicago-Indiana war for the Bears: Now I know what KC’s feeling | Opinion This border war has the Chicago Bears being wooed to neighboring Hammond, Indiana. Yvette Walker gets it, Kansas City.

My latest column: Da Bears moving to Indiana? www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...

Our national anthem among the worst? Wait ‘til the World Cup comes to KC | Opinion Study ranks the Star Spangled Banner 33rd in a list of 47 international anthems. Listen for yourself. From Yvette Walker:

The "Star Spangled Banner" among the worst of national anthems? Read for yourself in my latest column.
www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...

Another American killed in Minnesota ICE crackdown. Kansas City leaders must act | Opinion The shooting of Alex Pretti proves KC officials should continue moratoriums, sever ties and resist federal immigration detention plans. From Toriano Porter:

Your post was deleted. If you are referring to what's happening in Minnesota, here's our latest: www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...

Will United Market KC be the grocery store KC East Siders have needed? | Opinion The market, to open in April, restores grocery access for Linwood and Prospect neighborhoods. From Yvette Walker:

There is a new grocery store coming to the corner of 31st and Prospect. This is a big deal, and I was glad to hear it. The East Side Kansas City neighborhoods had been without a grocer since August 2025: www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...

KCK Archbishop backs urgent Catholic message for immigration reform | Opinion Archbishop Shawn McKnight and dioceses call for humane immigration while expanding parish sanctuary programs for families in Kansas City. | Opinion

We talked to the archdiocese of Kansas City, Kan., to find out where the archbishop stands on immigration and the U.S. Conference of Bishops. @kansascity.com www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...

Kansas City Star names new top leader after previous executive editor’s promotion He makes history as the first Black editor to lead the 145-year-old organization.

Announcement: www.kansascity.com/news/local/i...

‘Not the right thing to do’: Missouri redistricting against the people’s good | Opinion We agree with GOP House Speaker Jon Patterson of Lee’s Summit that Kansas City must have representation in Congress. | Opinion

Latest editorial: ‘Not the right thing to do’: Missouri redistricting against the people’s good | Opinion
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Obama convinced Kansas about the American dream. Democrats, listen up | Opinion “This country succeeds when everyone gets a fair shot,” he told an Osawatomie audience. “These aren’t Democratic values or Republican values.” | Opinion

Trying new gift-link feature to skirt paywall at @kansascity.com for this post. Thx to Derek Donovan, @yvettewalker.bsky.social for publishing this by KU Comm Studies' Robin Rowland. www.kansascity.com/opinion/read...

I have two Kansas City appearances this week: One on DEI on Tuesday and one on journalism and technology on Wednesday. I hope you'll come!

Tuesday: americanpublicsquare.org/event/dei-co...
Wednesday: www.theworldwar.org/events/commu...

License plate cameras: Is your data used against you, Kansas City? | Opinion Even Flock Safety, which sells the tech, has questions about what the government is doing. Toriano Porter breaks down local cities using it. | Opinion

We know we are being watched, but what are they doing with our data? @torianoporter.bsky.social takes a look at this in several Kansas City-area cities.

www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...

Her brother’s tragic overdose led Kansas City hairstylist to warn others | Opinion Michelle Williams leads workshops on fentanyl, naloxone usage and harm reduction. From Yvette Walker:

My latest column. It's an important topic. www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...

UnidosUS comes to KC for listening session with city, business and community leaders | Opinion KCK’s Janet Murguia of UnidosUS discussed tough challenges, barriers and steps forward at the Mattie Rhodes Cultural Center.

UnidosUS visted Kansas City for a listening session. My latest column. www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...

Trump’s new attack on DEI: Erasing history or a needed shakeup? | Opinion Double Take: Henneberger and Mastio debate DEI and diversity after the firing of National Portrait Gallery Director Kim Sajet.

This week's Double Take with @davidmastio.bsky.social and @melindakcmo.bsky.social. They joust over DEI. www.kansascity.com/opinion/arti...

Whatever you think about the POTUS or the press, watch ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ live | Opinion This important play explores truth, journalism and how Edward R. Murrow helped take down Joe McCarthy. The penultimate Broadway performance is live and free to watch on CNN. From Melinda Henneberger:

I'll be watching this. Will you? www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...

With public funds out, these groups help Kansas City’s immigrant families | Opinion Privately funded organizations go about the work of helping immigrants after DEI is defeated. From Yvette Walker:

Immigration aid and support in Kansas City.
www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...

No politics, all funny: ‘Daily Show’ comic Josh Johnson brings the laughs to Kansas City The stand-up comedian brought entertaining storytelling instead of D.C. drama to the Midland. From Yvette Walker:

I saw Josh Johnson in Kansas City, and I wrote about it! www.kansascity.com/entertainmen...

Is Elon Musk a visionary of the future or reminder of the dark past? | Opinion Double Take from Henneberger and Mastio: Musk is in the news because he told budget truths.

The new Double Take column from @DavidMastio and Melinda Henneberger is out! They discuss Musk, DOGE, eugenics and more. www.kansascity.com/opinion/arti...

I’ve decided I just can’t join the ‘We Do Not Care Club’ | Opinion Social media’s We Do Not Care Club has its place, but Yvette Walker chooses to care deeply about culture and community in the midst of life’s demands.

I've decided that I just can't join the "We Do Not Care Club." As tempting as it may be. It's my new column. www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...

What Biden’s prostate cancer reveals about Trumpworld | Opinion Double Take: Melinda Henneberger and David Mastio discuss Joe Biden’s health and the cover-up. | Opinion

Welcome to Double Take, a new and regular conversation from opinion writers @melindakcmo.bsky.social and @davidmastio.bsky.social of the Kansas City Star tackling news with differing perspectives and respectful debate.

Read more at: www.kansascity.com/opinion/arti...

Top Missouri Republicans to Trump: Send federal relief to St. Louis. Will he act? | Opinion Gov. Kehoe, Sens. Schmitt, Hawley implore Donald Trump to send federal aid to Missouri. From Toriano Porter:

@torianoporter.bsky.social went home to St. Louis, where tornadoes devastated neighborhoods: www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...

100 Best Podcasts for Christian Women in 2025 Best Podcasts for Christian Women to Listen to ⋅ 1. The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast ⋅ 2. Praying Christian Women ⋅ 3. Preach it Sis

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When 52% is a minority — and other upside down Jeff City thinking | Opinion Lawmakers in Jefferson City want to roll back what the majority of Missourians want. It’s the not the first time, and probably won’t be the last. | Opinion

Let the voters have what they voted for. My new column. www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...

KC 2026 World Cup organizers say ‘we’ve got some work to do’ | Opinion The nonprofit coordinating World Cup games in Kansas City looks at logistics, public safety and transportation. | Opinion

Plans are laid as KC looks ahead to next summer's World Cup. Our new editorial. www.kansascity.com/opinion/edit...

Missouri ranks poorly in report on women: Can the state help us help ourselves? | Opinion Women’s safety issues include a high rate of domestic and sexual violence, homicide, trafficking and financial woes. From Yvette Walker:

Missouri ranks low in protecting women. How about your state? www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...

Free press at risk: Attorney General Pam Bondi targets journalists in leaks | Opinion She’s reversed a Biden policy, allowing authorities to use subpoenas and force testimony from journalists in leak investigations. From Yvette Walker:

Not pleased with this reversal that can harm journalists.
www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...

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