David Morantz
@davemorantz.bsky.social
Father, husband, attorney, zookeeper.
“‘What kind of America is it where government behavior would tear a good man away from his family, his community and his cattle, leaving no one here for them? It’s not the America I grew up in.’”
A fascinating profile.
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A fascinating profile.
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Coldwater mayor: Honest mistakes led to voter fraud charges
Joe Ceballos, the twice-elected mayor of Coldwater, Kansas, contends he thought he could vote as a legal permanent resident.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM
“‘What kind of America is it where government behavior would tear a good man away from his family, his community and his cattle, leaving no one here for them? It’s not the America I grew up in.’”
A fascinating profile.
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A fascinating profile.
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Good column.
“What does matter is the chilling effect on free speech that occurs when investigators seek warrants to access the social media accounts of those who inform the public.”
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“What does matter is the chilling effect on free speech that occurs when investigators seek warrants to access the social media accounts of those who inform the public.”
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A citizen reporter strayed onto a police gun range. Cops sought a warrant for his online newspaper. • Kansas Reflector
Jarom Smith is being investigated for criminal trespass and authorities have obtained a search warrant for his outlet's Facebook account
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November 30, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Good column.
“What does matter is the chilling effect on free speech that occurs when investigators seek warrants to access the social media accounts of those who inform the public.”
kansasreflector.com/2025/11/30/a...
“What does matter is the chilling effect on free speech that occurs when investigators seek warrants to access the social media accounts of those who inform the public.”
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There is a special spot in hell for Stephen Miller and the other goons who have orchestras this madness.
ICE DETAINED MARILYN. Fuck these people. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
‘Northern Exposure’ actor gave ICE agents in Redmond her tribal ID. They called it ‘fake,’ she says
Indigenous actor Elaine Miles of "Northern Exposure" was detained by ICE at a Redmond bus stop. When she showed them her Tribal ID, they told her it was fake.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:01 PM
There is a special spot in hell for Stephen Miller and the other goons who have orchestras this madness.
“This is what happens when an entire community is built around streets designed to move cars quickly, with human life as an afterthought.”
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Low Crime, High Risk: The Deadly Streets of Kansas City’s Safest Suburb | Strong Towns
After 15 crashes in five years, Leawood, Kansas is starting to name street design as part of the problem. But safety can’t wait on slow, multi-year timelines.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:34 AM
“This is what happens when an entire community is built around streets designed to move cars quickly, with human life as an afterthought.”
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Salt water laced with cancer-causing chemicals, a byproduct of oil and gas drilling, keeps shooting out of the ground in Oklahoma.
Experts say it means even more wastewater is spreading underground, poisoning the state’s water supply.
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Experts say it means even more wastewater is spreading underground, poisoning the state’s water supply.
With @readfrontier.bsky.social
Toxic Wastewater From Oil Fields Keeps Pouring Out of the Ground. Oklahoma Regulators Failed to Stop It.
Salt water laced with cancer-causing chemicals, a byproduct of oil and gas drilling, is spewing from old wells. Experts warn of a pollution crisis spreading underground and threatening Oklahoma’s drin...
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November 26, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Salt water laced with cancer-causing chemicals, a byproduct of oil and gas drilling, keeps shooting out of the ground in Oklahoma.
Experts say it means even more wastewater is spreading underground, poisoning the state’s water supply.
With @readfrontier.bsky.social
Experts say it means even more wastewater is spreading underground, poisoning the state’s water supply.
With @readfrontier.bsky.social
I’m old enough to remember when Republicans were the party of limited government.
Sean Duffy, the U.S. transportation secretary, has been urging people for the past week to dress and comport themselves better as a way of restoring “civility” to air travel. On Tuesday, he added another item to his list of concerns: the quality of the snacks handed out on commercial flights.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Wants Healthier In-Flight Snack Options
Sean Duffy, who has been promoting greater decorum among air travelers, said he would like to see choices besides salty pretzels and buttery cookies.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:50 AM
I’m old enough to remember when Republicans were the party of limited government.
I’m all for civility and helping old ladies load bags into overhead bins. But if airlines are going to cancel flights on a moment’s notice, overbook planes and treat us like steerage, there’s nothing wrong with wearing pajamas to the airport.
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Sean Duffy Wants You to Stop Wearing PJs on the Plane
www.nytimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:45 PM
I’m all for civility and helping old ladies load bags into overhead bins. But if airlines are going to cancel flights on a moment’s notice, overbook planes and treat us like steerage, there’s nothing wrong with wearing pajamas to the airport.
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Kansas federal attorneys went 5 months without pay, sparking constitutional crisis | #ksleg via @anna-writes.bsky.social kansasreflector.com/2025/11/20/k...
Kansas federal attorneys went 5 months without pay, sparking constitutional crisis • Kansas Reflector
For nearly 20 weeks, certain lawyers, paralegals, psychologists, interpreters, court reporters and investigators were not paid.Federal funding for a group of criminal justice professionals expired in ...
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November 20, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Kansas federal attorneys went 5 months without pay, sparking constitutional crisis | #ksleg via @anna-writes.bsky.social kansasreflector.com/2025/11/20/k...
Good column on how journalists need to catch up the changing times. And quickly.
“There are not two sides in this.”
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“There are not two sides in this.”
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Free press in Kansas and the U.S. faces a post-truth world. Surrendering can't be the answer. • Kansas Reflector
Journalism educators and journalists have not adapted to this new environment. Speaking truth to power has been the motto of the press.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Good column on how journalists need to catch up the changing times. And quickly.
“There are not two sides in this.”
kansasreflector.com/2025/11/18/f...
“There are not two sides in this.”
kansasreflector.com/2025/11/18/f...
The Trump admin calls the operation “‘Charlotte’s Web’ — a reference to the children’s book that tells the story of friendship and an effort to save the life of a beloved barnyard pig.’”
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Border Patrol Fans Out Across Charlotte, N.C., Arresting 81 People on First Day
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November 17, 2025 at 1:38 AM
The Trump admin calls the operation “‘Charlotte’s Web’ — a reference to the children’s book that tells the story of friendship and an effort to save the life of a beloved barnyard pig.’”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/u...
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Penalties are killing the Chiefs.
November 16, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Penalties are killing the Chiefs.
Vote no next August to prevent Koch from controlling the Kansas Supreme Court. #ksleg
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Koch would be big winner if judicial selection amendment passes | Opinion
After recent election setbacks, Koch-affiliated political network turns up lies supporting ballot measure to politicize KS Supreme Court.
www.kansas.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Vote no next August to prevent Koch from controlling the Kansas Supreme Court. #ksleg
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“That about-face, as much as any action Ms. Bondi has taken this year, demonstrated the near-complete breakdown of the Justice Department’s traditional independence to prosecute cases based on facts and the law, as opposed to presidential fiat.”
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Justice Department to Investigate Epstein Ties, but Not to Trump
www.nytimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:41 AM
“That about-face, as much as any action Ms. Bondi has taken this year, demonstrated the near-complete breakdown of the Justice Department’s traditional independence to prosecute cases based on facts and the law, as opposed to presidential fiat.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
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Northern lights visible from suburban Kansas City this evening.
November 12, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Northern lights visible from suburban Kansas City this evening.
Kansas lawmakers’ refusal to go along with GOP gerrymandering is the lead story on @nytimes.com web site this afternoon. #ksleg
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Kansas Redistricting Was on the Fast Track. Then Some Republicans Said No.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Kansas lawmakers’ refusal to go along with GOP gerrymandering is the lead story on @nytimes.com web site this afternoon. #ksleg
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Former #ksleg member at center of Trump’s latest food stamp cruelty.
“‘’To the extent states sent full SNAP payment files for November 2025, this was unauthorized,’” wrote Patrick A. Penn, a top official at the Agriculture Department.”
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“‘’To the extent states sent full SNAP payment files for November 2025, this was unauthorized,’” wrote Patrick A. Penn, a top official at the Agriculture Department.”
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Trump Administration Demands States ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full Food Stamps
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Former #ksleg member at center of Trump’s latest food stamp cruelty.
“‘’To the extent states sent full SNAP payment files for November 2025, this was unauthorized,’” wrote Patrick A. Penn, a top official at the Agriculture Department.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/b...
“‘’To the extent states sent full SNAP payment files for November 2025, this was unauthorized,’” wrote Patrick A. Penn, a top official at the Agriculture Department.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/b...
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A leading federal judge quits in protest of Trump's corruption-- & to fight it
Wow
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Wow
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Why I Am Leaving the Federal Bench
A judge explains his reasons for resigning.
www.theatlantic.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:51 PM
A leading federal judge quits in protest of Trump's corruption-- & to fight it
Wow
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Wow
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Third-world stuff.
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Sources: Trump wants D.C. stadium named for him
A senior White House source said there have been back-channel communications with a member of the Commanders ownership group, led by Josh Harris, to express Trump's desire to have the $3.7 billion dom...
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November 8, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Third-world stuff.
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The fifth takeaway: Candidates who dodge forums lost.
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5 takeaways from the 2025 local elections in Johnson County
Voters in some cities, particularly in Prairie Village and Overland Park, sent a clear message on election night. Here are the Post's big takeaways.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:33 PM
The fifth takeaway: Candidates who dodge forums lost.
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They're going to the highest court in the land to avoid feeding children.
November 8, 2025 at 12:16 AM
They're going to the highest court in the land to avoid feeding children.
Interesting story and timing of the announcement. The mayor was re-elected yesterday with 83 percent of the vote, which is likely more than Kobach has ever earned in Coldwater, Kan. #ksleg
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Kansas mayor charged with alleged voter fraud; state leader says ‘hundreds’ more cases expected • Kansas Reflector
The mayor of Coldwater, Kansas, is charged with committing voter fraud after voting when he is not a United States citizen.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Interesting story and timing of the announcement. The mayor was re-elected yesterday with 83 percent of the vote, which is likely more than Kobach has ever earned in Coldwater, Kan. #ksleg
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