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WORDS OF WARNING FROM KANSAS TO ARIZONA AS ABORTION RIGHTS TAKE CENTER STAGE
Clay Wirestone, kansasreflector.com
In a world without Roe v. Wade, abortion rights have a way of clobbering long-held political beliefs and assumptions.
Such was the case in Kansas back in August 2022, when a bipartisan majority of voters decisively rejected a state constitutional amendment that would have allowed lawmakers to outlaw the procedure. And such appears to be the case now in Arizona, where the state supreme court ruled that a law from 1864 prohibits abortion in nearly all cases for residents of the Grand Canyon State. Read here.
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NATIONAL HEALTH CARE DECISIONS DAY
April 16th is an important day that you may not know about – National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD.) This day was chosen because it follows Tax Day, and as Benjamin Franklin said, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”
One of the values of Women for Kansas is advocacy for healthcare rights and opportunities. We all want our own priorities and values to be honored in our personal healthcare. But how can you assure that will happen? Speak up. But what if you are not able to speak for yourself? Do you have a health care proxy – someone who can speak for you if you are incapacitated? And who will speak for your loved ones if they are incapacitated? NHDD is a day to think about these important decisions for yourself and your loved ones. Then act so that your wishes are honored. Check out these sources of information and documents for assistance.
| In honor of National Health Care Decisions Day, the Women for Kansas enews is sponsored this week by Barbara Coats. If you would like to sponsor the W4K enews and reach thousands of viewers each week, contact Jan Manlove, Women for Kansas' Treasurer at 316-210-4161 or email jmanlove@hotmail.com. |
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A BILL PASSED BY KANSAS LAWMAKERS WOULD MAKE IT A CRIME TO COERCE SOMEONE INTO AN ABORTION
John Hanna, abcnews.go
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KANSAS GOVERNOR VETOES ANTI-ABORTION BILLS, BUT LEGISLATORS HAVE ENOUGH VOTES TO OVERTURN
Jack Harvel, cjonline.com
Read here.
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COULD A KANSAS BILL CENSOR NON-EXPLICIT, LGBTQ+ CONTENT? LAWYERS, LAWMAKERS DISAGREE
Jenna Barackman, kansascity.com
Read here.
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KANSAS GOP SAYS IT WILL OVERRIDE GOVERNOR’S VETO OF GENDER-AFFIRMING CARE BAN
Mathew Rodriguez, them.us
Read here.
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AMERICAN MASTERS: MOYNIHAN
American Masters, pbs.org
Streaming now! Watch here.
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ACLU BILL TRACKER
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LAWRENCE/DOUGLAS COUNTY CHAPTER
SAT., APRIL 13, 10:30AM
COWLEY COUNTY
SAT., APRIL 13, 10AM
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W4K LAWRENCE/DOUGLAS CO. CHAPTER WELCOMED SUZANNE VALDEZ
Women For Kansas Lawrence/Douglas County Chapter welcomed Suzanne Valdez, Douglas County District Attorney.
Suzanne presented on the newly released book, “Fighting Mad, Resisting the End of Roe v Wade” in which she is a contributor having written an essay on the use of prosecutorial discretion in regard to the criminalization of reproductive healthcare.
Also in attendance was Taylor Morton of Planned Parenthood of the Great Plains.
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ANNIE STEVENS HAS CREATED RESISTANCE SHIRTS!
Annie Stevens, Lawrence W4K member, has created shirts to promote 1:1 conversations about reproductive health care rights.
Her design is registered with ACME, located at 847 Massachusetts Street in Lawrence, Kansas or call 785-832-2263 to order. Thanks for your resourcefulness and creativity Annie!
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KANSAS CHILD CARE LEADERS SUPPORT MEDICAID EXPANSION DURING KANSAS LEGISLATURE’S HEARINGS: HERE’S WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
Kansas Office of the Governor
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KANSAS MEDICAID EXPANSION DEBATE TO BE REVIVED WHEN LEGISLATURE RETURNS
Rachel Mipro, lawrencekstimes.com
Read here.
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KANSAS LAWMAKERS FAILED TO CUT COSTS OF BREAST CANCER SCREENINGS. ADVOCATES CALL IT ‘SHAMEFUL’
Bek Shakelford-Nwwanganga, kcur.org
Read here.
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KS GOP SEN. FORCES VOTE ON REVIVING MEDICAL MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION BILL
Ben Adlin, marijuanamoment.net
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DEMAND A FULL AND FAIR DEBATE ON MEDICAID EXPANSION
You demanded a hearing for Medicaid Expansion, and legislators heard you. Now we have to take the next step.
TELL LAWMAKERS –
TAKE ACTION NOW!
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FIGHTING FOR VOTING RIGHTS, MAKING ‘GOOD TROUBLE’ IN JOHN LEWIS’ NAME, NOW A PARTISAN ISSUE
Deborah Barfield Berry, usatoday.com
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HOW TRUMP, ELECTION DENIERS AND BARRIERES TO VOTING THREATEN
OUR DEMOCRACY
Scott Shafer, kqed.org
Read here.
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REPUBLICANS AIM TO STOP NONCITIZEN VOTING IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS. IT’S ALREADY ILLEGAL
Miles Parks, npr.org
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REPUBLICANS SCRUTINIZE VOTING ROLLS AND RAMP UP FOR MASS CHALLENGES AHEAD OF ELECTION
Matt Vasilogambros, stateline.org
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THE CENTER FOR COMON GROUND: PROTECT VOTING RIGHTS NOW
The Center for Common Ground educates and empowers voters of color in voter suppression states. Together, we can build a democracy that prioritizes the voices of ALL people. To learn at centerforcommonground.org.
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LOUD LIGHT: DEFEND DEMORACY! STOP VOTER SUPPRESSION
In a committee made up of Reprepsentatives and Senators, a Frankenstein’s monster of different voter suppression bills was created.
The Governor will have the opportunity to veto, but if she vetoes, legislators will have to vote one more time. Contact them to tell them to defend democracy by voting to support the veto! Click here.
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THE MOST DETAILED LOOK YET AT THE ‘EXODUS’ OF LOCAL VOTING OFFICIALS
Miles Parks, npr.org
Listen here.
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GOV. KELLY VETOES BAN ON GENDER-IDENTITY HEALTH CARE, ABORTION COERCION AND SURVEY BILLS
Tim Carpenter, kansasreflector.com
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HERE’S WHAT DIDN’T PASS DURING THE KANSAS LEGISLATIVE SESSION, INCLUDING MEDICAL MARIJUANA
Bob Beatty, cjonline.com
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WILL GOV. LAURA KELLY SIGN OR VETO TAX CUTS? HERE’S WHAT ELSE PASSED
Blaise Mesa, kcbeacon.org
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NO REST FOR LOCAL LEGISLATORS BETWEEN ADJOURNMENT, UPCOMING VETO SESSION IN TOPEKA
Becky Kiser, hayspost.com
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WHAT'S GOING ON IN #KSLEG?
Watch here.
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LOUD LIGHT RECAP: WEEK 13
Watch here.
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GOVERNOR KELLY SIGNS BIPARTISAN BILL INCREASING COMPENSATION FOR VICTIMS OF CRIMES
Shayndel Jones, wibw.com
Watch here.
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THREE EDUCATION RELATED-BILLS EXPECTED TO HEAD TO THE GOVERNOR'S DESK
Kansas Department of Education, ksde.org
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AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN KANSAS IS COMBATING BAD BEHAVIOR – BY PUTTING KIDS TO WORK
Suzanne Perez, publicradiotulsa.org
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THIS KANSAS TEACHER GOT HURT BREAKING UP A FIGHT. HE SAYS SCHOOL STAFF NEED MORE PROTECTION
Suzanne Perez, kmuw.org
Listen here.
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KNEA UNDER THE DOME: SCHOOL FUNDING UPDATE
KNEA, underthedomeks.org
More information here.
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WOMEN FOR KANSAS HAS NEW BUTTONS!
It's Still About No! Show your support for women's rights when you vote in 2024 Kansas Legislature elections with these W4K buttons. To request your button(s), email womenforkansas.org.
Be sure to include button choice, quantity requested per button and name and address and someone will contact you.
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MEDICAID EXPANSION COMMUNITY CONVERSATION
WED, APRIL 17, 6PM
Susan B. Allen
Memorial Hospital
720 W Central Ave.,
El Dorado, KS
Dinner will be served.
More information here.
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HEALTHY KS ADVOCACY COMMUNITY MTG
WEDNESDAYS, 7PM
Via Zoom
APRIL 24
MAY 8 AND 22
JUNE 12 AND 26
More info, additional dates, and RSVP here.
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LOUD LIGHT
PHONE BANK
ABORTION RIGHTS DEFENSE PHONEBANK
5:30-8:00 PM, APRIL 22
PROTECT TRANS KANSANS PHONEBANK
5:30-8:00 PM, APRIL 23
VOTING RIGHTS DEFENSE PHONE BANK #1, 2 & 3 – 6-8PM
APRIL 17 & 25
LoudLight.org/events. More information here.
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TUESDAY TOPICS
MAY 7, 2024, 11:30AM
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
1515 SW 10th Ave.
Sherman Smith, Editor of the Kansas Reflector will talk about their coverage of KS government and politics. Attend in person or click Zoom link here.
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