By Earl Glynn | Kansas Watchdog
TOPEKA – Diverse groups held a rally at the state capitol on Wednesday to protest the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) in Washington, DC, the Koch Brothers in Wichita, Governor Sam Brownback, Secretary of State Kris Kobach, and Kansans for Life.
The Lawrence group Kansans United in Voice and Spirit organized the “Kansans Count: We Demand Democracy” rally. About 300 attended.
About 300 protested at the capitol on WednesdayThe Facebook page gave this description of the event:
Kansans United in Voice & Spirit have partnered with KanVote andKansas Stronger Together to call attention to corporate influence on our democratic process in Kansas. There are many issues of concern before the legislature. Stand up for democracy, and any other issue you are most concerned about, and make your voice heard. Join us in Topeka on February 15th to hold our elected leaders accountable
Other groups participating in the event included Kansas National Education Association (KNEA), Kansas National Organization for Women (KS NOW) and Interfaith Worker Justice of Kansas.
Other topics addressed by speakers included voting, voter ID, immigration, women’s rights.
Rev. Tobias Schlingensiepen appears in this YouTube video about Kansans reclaiming citizenship against policies of Gov. Brownback’s that burden the vulnerable.
David Hansen, Wichita, Interfaith Worker Justice of Kansas
“This event today is about reclaiming democracy, bringing together diverse groups from across the state representing a variety of interests but all seeking to reclaim and strengthen the great tradition of democracy in Kansas.”
“I represent Interfaith Worker Justice of Kansas. It’s a national organization. It’s a coalition between faith groups — all faith groups — and labor, both organized, and non-union labor, seeking to create a better work environment for workers and their families …”
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Alright! Didn’t know Kansans had it in them. Let me know where your next protest is!
Remember “What’s the Matter With Kansas?” It’s not a conservative movement, it’s bought and paid for.