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Boots on the Ground Midwest @bootsonthegroundkc.bsky.social · 9h

Tomorrow morning!

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

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 · 14h

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 · 18h

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 · 18h

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

@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!

secure.ngpvan.com

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ACLU of Kansas @aclukansas.bsky.social · 3d

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

Our federal workers are in desperate need right now due to the government shutdown.

Please consider donating non-perishable food items, gas cards, grocery cards, and hygiene items.

Donations will be accepted at The Ship this Friday. See below for more details.

Stand in solidarity. Help feed our feds. Emergency food drive to help those affected by the government shutdown. Non perishable items, gift cards will be accepted this Friday at The Ship from 4-7pm. Located at 1221 Union Ave KCMO 64101.

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

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

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

Concerned about what’s going on in our country but unsure where to start? Come to the Boots on the Ground monthly meetup on Monday, October 20 from 6:00 – 7:30pm! We will give actionable steps you can take to help save our democracy. We need everyone!

Signup through the link for more details.

Boots on the Ground - Monthly Meet-Up · Indivisible

Join the BOTG Community for a monthly meeting with lots of liked-minded folks who are looking for inspiration, education and, most of all, action! We'll have specific actions you'll take away from eve...

www.mobilize.us

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

Save the date for our virtual workshop, Ethical Dilemmas: What Ordinary People Did that Made Fascism Work. Wednesday, October 15th from 6:30-7:30pm CDT.

www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...

Ethical Dilemmas: What Ordinary People Did that Made Fascism Work · Indivisible

When discussing the history of Nazi Germany, it’s easy to focus a lot of attention on the Führer. Believing the myths invented about Adolf Hitler, we too often ascribe to him and his lieutenants the s...

www.mobilize.us

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

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

Fox Takedown at FOX4KC/WDAF TV | Tuesday, October 7, 2025

@indivisiblekc.bsky.social
#foxtakedown

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

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IndivisibleKansasCity.org @indivisiblekc.bsky.social · 4d

State-run TV and propaganda programming is crazy like a FOX. 🦊

Join us on Tuesday to say NO to FOX News lies. Together, we can save #democracy.

🗓️ Tuesday, Oct. 7
⏰ 4 to 6 p.m.
📍 FOX4/WDAF TV Kansas City
3030 Summit St.
KCMO 64108

#ISayNo #IndivisibleKansasCity

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

Martha Lawrence, Nancy Mays, and Jae Moyer (@blue-kansan.bsky.social) will be on local radio station 90.1 FM KKFI today at 6pm, to discuss the October 18 “No Kings” rallies being planned for several locations in the Kansas City area.

🎧 Listen here:

"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 […]

kkfi.org

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

It’s Banned Books Week. Show us pictures of the banned books you’ve been reading!

“Any book worth banning is a book worth reading.” - Isaac Asimov

📸 They Called Us Enemy by @georgetakei.bsky.social

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

Johnson County, Kansans!

We would love more volunteers for No Kings. If you can help please fill out the form below!

Johnson County, KS No Kings
JCCC 12345 College Blvd
Saturday, October 18th 1-3pm

docs.google.com/forms/d/1Uam...

No Kings Day 2.0 Volunteer Form

I'd like to help make history by being part of the largest rally in Johnson County -- ever. WE WILL FOLLOW UP VIA EMAIL, FIRST. SO PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM! IF YOU DON'T RECEIVE ANYTHING, LET US KNOW...

docs.google.com

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

Sign up for Ethical Dilemmas: What Ordinary People Did that Made Fascism Work, a virtual class this Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 CDT

You don’t have to live in the area, anyone can attend!

www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...

Ethical Dilemmas: What Ordinary People Did that Made Fascism Work · Indivisible

When discussing the history of Nazi Germany, it’s easy to focus a lot of attention on the Führer. Believing the myths invented about Adolf Hitler, we too often ascribe to him and his lieutenants the s...

www.mobilize.us

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

We have an amazing group of speakers for our No Kings Rally on October 18th!

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

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

Don’t be silent. Join us Saturday, October 18th, for No Kings!

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

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

Kansas could soon follow the path of our neighbors in Missouri and redraw Congressional maps.

Get more info and sign the petition against redrawing maps here:

www.ksfairmaps.org

KS Fair Maps

The KS Fair Maps Coalition is a nonpartisan grassroots education and engagement effort by organizations and individuals who want to see an equitable redistricting process.

www.ksfairmaps.org

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