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Posted inDIY Democracy

Know your rights: How to protest in Wichita

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner December 9, 2022December 9, 2022

Want to protest to make your voice heard? Before you organize a protest, it is important to know what rights you have and how to use them. It’s also helpful to know what can and won’t get you in trouble with the law. Here is a quick guide on how to protest in Wichita.

Matty Max, operations manager of Operation Holiday
Posted inCivic Engagement

Here’s how you can help Operation Holiday bring Christmas to Wichita

by Polly Basore Wenzl December 1, 2022December 1, 2022
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Posted inHow To

Can’t pay your utility bill? There is help for keeping the heat on this winter

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner November 30, 2022January 12, 2023
A medical professional in a white lab coat fills out a form as a person in the foreground gestures with their hands
Posted inState Government

KanCare 101: How to apply for Medicaid benefits in Kansas

Miranda Moor headshot with blue background. by Miranda Moore November 25, 2022November 30, 2022
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Posted inLocal Government

Wichita has 44 square miles of food deserts. Here is a way to help.

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner November 21, 2022November 30, 2022
Illustration for Medicare open enrollemntA stethoscope, thermometer and pills
Posted inHealth

Half a million Kansans need to review Medicare coverage before Dec. 7

by Polly Basore Wenzl October 27, 2022November 30, 2022
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Posted inHealth

PrEP is a drug 99% effective at preventing HIV. Here’s how to get it in Wichita

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner September 30, 2022November 30, 2022
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Posted inHealth

CDC recommends new bivalent COVID boosters to prevent common omicron strain

by Polly Basore Wenzl September 26, 2022November 30, 2022
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Posted inElections

Follow the money: Here’s how to research Kansas campaign finance reports

Miranda Moor headshot with blue background. by Miranda Moore September 21, 2022November 30, 2022
Posted inElections

Need to change your name and gender marker on your ID? Here’s how

by Josh Merchant September 21, 2022November 30, 2022

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