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ACLU of Kansas @aclukansas.bsky.social · 7m

Today is the last chance to register to vote or update your voter registration information to participate in the 2025 general election! Visit ksvotes.org to register or double check your registration before it's too late!

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Boots on the Ground Midwest @bootsonthegroundkc.bsky.social · 14m

After No Kings this Saturday, many people may be asking, “What’s next?”

Invite them to attend the Boots on the Ground meetup next Monday. We‘ll give actionable steps for getting involved locally. Plus we have fun! 💙🌻💙

www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

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Boots on the Ground Midwest @bootsonthegroundkc.bsky.social · 56m

TONIGHT!!

Boots on the Ground Midwest @bootsonthegroundkc.bsky.social · 3d

Join Kansas Fair Maps this Tuesday, October 14th, to tell Kansas legislators that Kansans will not let our communities be split apart to help politicians gain more political power.

www.ksfairmaps.org

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Boots on the Ground Midwest @bootsonthegroundkc.bsky.social · 13h

Johnson County, KS No Kings
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www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

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Boots on the Ground Midwest @bootsonthegroundkc.bsky.social · 16h

The newest Boots on the Ground Midwest newsletter should be in your inbox! They come out every Monday.

If you don‘t currently receive one but would like to, subscribe here:

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Boots on the Ground Midwest | Substack

Midwest activists trying to save democracy. Click to read Boots on the Ground Midwest, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

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Boots on the Ground Midwest @bootsonthegroundkc.bsky.social · 23h

Five days and counting… 🌻📢💙

If you will be joining us at Johnson County Community College, please refer to the map for where the rally will be and where to park. There will be a lot of easy parking on campus! 🚙

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Boots on the Ground Midwest @bootsonthegroundkc.bsky.social · 23h

Don’t miss our virtual workshop this Wednesday at 6:30 pm CDT, Ethical Dilemmas: What Ordinary People Did that Made Fascism Work.

www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...

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Boots on the Ground Midwest @bootsonthegroundkc.bsky.social · 1d

Today we honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day, celebrating the cultures and contributions of Native Americans. The name Kansas comes from the Native American Kansa tribe, meaning “people of the south wind.” We reflect upon history of this land and the harmful impacts of colonization on Indigenous people.

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Boots on the Ground Midwest @bootsonthegroundkc.bsky.social · 1d

More info here:

www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

NO KINGS Johnson County, KS · No Kings

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Join us for a rally with speakers, music and protest. More details to come. Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS”...

www.mobilize.us

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Boots on the Ground Midwest @bootsonthegroundkc.bsky.social · 1d

Calling all Johnson County cities: Overland Park, Olathe, Leawood, Shawnee, Lenexa, Merriam, Fairway, Gardner, De Soto, Bonner Springs, Edgerton, Spring Hill, Westwood, and Roeland Park! We’ve teamed up with coalitions across the county to bring you one big No Kings Event Saturday, October 18th!

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 1d

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Find a frog gathering near you www.NoKings.org | October 18

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Boots on the Ground Midwest @bootsonthegroundkc.bsky.social · 1d

Your friends at the weekly protest in downtown Overland Park want to invite you to No Kings!

Saturday, October 18th
Rally at 1pm, sidewalk protest at 2pm

Johnson County Community College
12345 College Blvd
Overland Park, KS 66210

Easy parking on campus!

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Boots on the Ground Midwest @bootsonthegroundkc.bsky.social · 2d

@lorainkc.bsky.social We are proud to stand up with people like you! 🫶💙🌻

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Boots on the Ground Midwest @bootsonthegroundkc.bsky.social · 2d

www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

NO KINGS Johnson County, KS · No Kings

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Join us for a rally with speakers, music and protest. More details to come. Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS”...

www.mobilize.us

Boots on the Ground Midwest @bootsonthegroundkc.bsky.social · 2d

Join us for a safe, peaceful, and welcoming protest next Saturday😎

@indivisible.org
@50501movement.bsky.social
#NoKings

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Boots on the Ground Midwest @bootsonthegroundkc.bsky.social · 3d

Tomorrow morning!

Boots on the Ground Midwest @bootsonthegroundkc.bsky.social · 5d

Join us this Saturday from 9:30-10:30am at the corners of 80th and Metcalf in downtown Overland Park, KS for the Democracy Needs You Now weekly protest.

Protest is a right we need to exercise!

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Boots on the Ground Midwest @bootsonthegroundkc.bsky.social · 3d

Join Kansas Fair Maps this Tuesday, October 14th, to tell Kansas legislators that Kansans will not let our communities be split apart to help politicians gain more political power.

www.ksfairmaps.org

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Boots on the Ground Midwest @bootsonthegroundkc.bsky.social · 3d

Where will you be a week from tomorrow? Hopefully celebrating democracy and practicing your first amendment right by peacefully rallying and protesting with us!

www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

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Boots on the Ground Midwest @bootsonthegroundkc.bsky.social · 3d

If you make a $25 donation to Boots on the Ground today, you’ll receive an Ad Astra per Aspera bandana! These donations will allow us to provide sound and security for No Kings next Saturday. 🌻💙🕊️

More info here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Boots on the Ground Midwest @bootsonthegroundkc.bsky.social · 4d

Johnson County, KS and surrounding areas— Join us next weekend for No Kings!

www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

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Boots on the Ground Midwest @bootsonthegroundkc.bsky.social · 4d

kkfi.org/program-epis...

"No Kings": October 18 • KKFI

Martha Lawrence, Nancy Mays, and Jae Moyer discuss the October 18 “No Kings” rallies being planned for several locations in the KKFI listening area including one that starts at 1 PM at Johnson County ...

kkfi.org

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Boots on the Ground Midwest @bootsonthegroundkc.bsky.social · 4d

Martha Lawrence, Nancy Mays, and Jae Moyer (@blue-kansan.bsky.social) were on local radio station 90.1 FM KKFI this week to discuss the October 18 “No Kings” rallies being planned for several locations in the Kansas City area! You can listen at the link in the comments ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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Boots on the Ground Midwest @bootsonthegroundkc.bsky.social · 5d

Join us this Saturday from 9:30-10:30am at the corners of 80th and Metcalf in downtown Overland Park, KS for the Democracy Needs You Now weekly protest.

Protest is a right we need to exercise!

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Boots on the Ground Midwest @bootsonthegroundkc.bsky.social · 5d

@aclukansas.bsky.social has a phone bank tonight from 6-7 to protect voting rights in Johnson County! No experience needed — an ACLU field organizer will give a quick overview so you’ll feel confident making calls. All are welcome! Sign up below.

Monthly Voting Rights Phone Bank with Allie!

Take action with ACLU!

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ACLU of Kansas @aclukansas.bsky.social · 6d

Less than 2 weeks left for you to register to vote in order to participate in the 2025 general election! Register or check your registration status NOW at ksvotes.org.

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