From James Otten, Leading Kansas-

“Thanks to our friend and supporter Jerry Jost you can now view his recording of the Judicial Selection and Voting Right Amendments. While you still won't have the experience of the energy and spirit in the room you can see Dr Amii Castle's very informative presentation.”

Heather Muth, Prevention Specialist from the Willow Domestic Violence Center here in Lawrence will be our presenter at our meeting on Tuesday, April 7. She will give us an overview of what trafficking is, how it shows up in this area, what some warning signs are, and what to do if we suspect something.

We meet in-person and on Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 4:30pm. We gather at the Lawrence Public Library on the lower floor in room A.

The zoom link for this meeting is

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83028622640?pwd=kISYTlhSyv2q0IcGNXvaccaLFnhMaa.1

Saturday, March 28

3 – 5pm

After the NO KINGS rally in Topeka join together with your neighbors here in Lawrence and line the streets from all directions starting at Watson Park (Train Park).

From the Lawrence rally organizers-

“Freedom is never guaranteed; it erodes when good people stay silent, making us the antidote to blind obedience and the remnant that remembers humans were born to rule themselves.

These gatherings are for those who believe personal freedom matters more than top-down control. We come together to openly challenge systems that demand compliance over critical thinking.

This is a non-violent event, and ALL attendees enter into an unwritten agreement to be non-violent throughout the event and/or while connected to the event or associated in any way.

You may want to arrive early, as last year’s event in October had 8,600+ people in attendance, so parking becomes limited!

Make sure that those who need seating bring their own and that everything brought in is taken back out! Thank you!”

The Persisters singing group, will be performing in the Watson Park gazebo.

The organizers would like this rally to be about visibility. They would like us to line up where cars can see each of us. Even if that means stretching all the way to Iowa St. or over the bridge to I-70. The rally marshals will be in fluorescent vests to show attendees where to spread out.

Everyone will be encouraged to keep the sidewalks clear so that people can get through.

NO KINGS!

Map, Watson Park

11am -2pm

Kansas State Capitol, South Steps

201 SW 8th Ave, Topeka, KS

PLEASE ENCOURAGE PEOPLE YOU KNOW AND LOVE TO ATTEND ANY OF THE NO KINGS EVENTS THAT WILL BE HELD THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY!

The importance of the “NO KINGS” rallies increase as the conditions in our country deteriorate.

From Mobilize-

“About this event

We have the power and are claiming it together. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.

What began in 2025 as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny, spreading from small towns to city centers and across every community determined to defend democracy. Our peaceful movement is bigger than ever.

When our families are under attack and costs are pushing people to the brink, silence is not an option. We will defend ourselves and our communities against this administration’s unjust and cruel acts of violence.

On March 28th, rise up, take to the streets, and say it loud: no thrones, no crowns, no kings. We’re not watching history happen—we’re making it. Join us.

A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.”

The proposed constitutional amendment would open up the selection of our Kansas Supreme Court Judges to elections by popular vote. It sounds good on the surface but the voters will be influenced by all the advertising and campaign support from billionaires and corporations who will pour massive amounts of money into the election campaigns of their chosen judges. These out-of state billionaires want to have their way with our natural resources, farmland, tax dollars, schools, laws and regulations. These “bought” judges will help them do it. Other special interest groups will also work to sway these judges’ decisions in their favor with the promise of election campaign money.

Here is a very informative website that details how this will affect Kansas if passed.

Protect Kansas Rights

Lawrence Indivisible will send or deliver to you 25 postcards and a list of 25 Kansas voter’s names and addresses. You’ll need to purchase postcard stamps at 61¢ each and mail them to the 25 addresses on June 15.

Please donate with the button below and help get the word out.

Donate for Postcards

We’re sorry to say that Heather is unable to speak at our meeting this afternoon. We hope to reschedule her appearance at another time.

We will instead talk about the postcard project.

Heather Muth, Prevention Specialist from the Willow Domestic Violence Center here in Lawrence will be our presenter at our meeting on Tuesday, March 17. She will give us an overview of what trafficking is, how it shows up in this area, what some warning signs are, and what to do if we suspect something.

We meet in-person and on Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 4:30pm. We gather at the Lawrence Public Library on the lower floor in room A.

The zoom link for this meeting is

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83028622640?pwd=kISYTlhSyv2q0IcGNXvaccaLFnhMaa.1

After the NO KINGS rally in Topeka join together with your neighbors here in Lawrence and line the streets from all directions starting at Watson Park (Train Park).

From the Lawrence rally organizers-

“Freedom is never guaranteed; it erodes when good people stay silent, making us the antidote to blind obedience and the remnant that remembers humans were born to rule themselves.

These gatherings are for those who believe personal freedom matters more than top-down control. We come together to openly challenge systems that demand compliance over critical thinking.

This is a non-violent event, and ALL attendees enter into an unwritten agreement to be non-violent throughout the event and/or while connected to the event or associated in any way.

You may want to arrive early, as last year’s event in October had 8,600+ people in attendance, so parking becomes limited!

Make sure that those who need seating bring their own and that everything brought in is taken back out! Thank you!”

The Persisters singing group, will be performing in the Watson Park gazebo.

The organizers would like this rally to be about visibility. They would like us to line up where cars can see each of us. Even if that means stretching all the way to Iowa St. or over the bridge to I-70. The rally marshals will be in fluorescent vests to show attendees where to spread out.

Everyone will be encouraged to keep the sidewalks clear so that people can get through.

There is still a need for marshals and crowd counters. Please reply to this post to be connected to the organizers.

NO KINGS!

Map, Watson Park

We have the power and are claiming it together. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.

What began in 2025 as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny, spreading from small towns to city centers and across every community determined to defend democracy. Our peaceful movement is bigger than ever.

When our families are under attack and costs are pushing people to the brink, silence is not an option. We will defend ourselves and our communities against this administration’s unjust and cruel acts of violence. America does not belong to strongmen, greedy billionaires, or those who rule through fear. It belongs to us, the people.

On March 28th, rise up, take to the streets, and say it loud: no thrones, no crowns, no kings. We’re not watching history happen—we’re making it. Join us.

NO KINGS!

We will meet on the South Steps of the Kansas State Capitol building.

11:00 am – Info Tables begin, Songs of the Resistance

12:00 pm – Speakers

1:00 pm – March Begins

2:00 pm – March ends, form a Ring of Resistance around OUR Statehouse.

Map, Kansas Capital

What is the Big Idea??

• EMG booths sharing what’s new and exciting in their space​

• We are challenging our vendors to bring us their latest and greatest​

• And we invite our attendees to tell us about their big ideas ​

There are a variety of great things included in our Garden Show. Hope you will join us to learn about gardening, eat great food, purchase a few useful and/or beautiful items for your garden and enjoy talking with other gardeners. Check out the Schedule below so you know what is happening throughout the day.

• Educational Booths

• Expert Speakers

• Food Trucks

• Garden Art Sale

• Garden Garage Sale

• Rain barrel workshop

• Raffle Items

• Vendors and Community Organizations

Schedule:

Below is the schedule of events for anything that begins at a certain time. Other parts of the Garden Show; like the Garden Art, Garage Sale, Educational Booths, Raffle, etc. will be open from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

• 9:00 am show opens – Building 21​

• 10:00 am speaker – Betsy Betros on Spiders are Fascinating in Dreher North​

• Noon – Rain Barrel Workshop – Flory Meeting Hall​​, preregistration required

• 1:00 pm speaker – speaker Neil Bass on the Natural history of Fort Leavenworth, Kansas – Dreher North​

• 2:00 pm Raffle Drawings​ winners announced

• 3:00 pm show closes​

… Acknowledging Mother Nature …​

We are also celebrating the Spring Equinox that marks the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, while the Southern Hemisphere begins autumn. This equinox, which occurs on March 20 this year, is the day when there are nearly equal hours of daylight and darkness.

Hosted by Douglas County Extension Master Gardeners
Douglas County Fairgrounds
2110 Harper Street, Lawrence, KS

Douglas Co. Fairgrounds Map

“Please Click this link to view the available slots to volunteer to help make this event a massive success. There are multiple and varied slots still available.

Scroll down on page to see what’s still available.

Date: 03/28/2026 (Sat.)

Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm CST

Location: Topeka Capitol

300 SW 10th Street, Topeka, KS 66066

Our current plan:

1. Encourage as many people (from everywhere, since they do not limit comment to the jurisdiction) to register for public comment.

2. Then, because waiting around for your number to be called is exhausting, our plan is to essentially function like a restaurant host stand.

3. Once people register to speak, we will ask them to co-register with us. We will collect their contact info, speaker number, as well as how much notice they will need in order to be able to return to City Hall to claim their time.

The goal is 3 fold:

Show the Commission the overwhelming opposition to the Special Use Permit (SUP)!

Allow people to only have to commit a reasonable amount of time to the cause.

Have public comment go so long that the Commission recesses (the City Clerk mentioned this as precedent in Lawrence, since Leavenworth does not have a protocol for such long public comment) until the following meeting. And we continue the same process at the next meeting (every other Tuesday). For as long as we can.

March 10 @ 5pm - Meeting Doors Open

The Commission entrance will open and registration for public comment will begin.

They will ask for your name and address and give you a speaker number. While they do record your address, there are no restrictions on who can speak. Everyone is given 3 minutes at the podium.

You can live ANYWHERE - your voice still matters.

Now come find us!

Once you have your speaker number, come find us (we will make ourselves easy to spot)! We will ask you for your contact information, speaker number, and approximately how much time it will take you to get back to City Hall from where you live.

Now, think of us as your Democracy Concierge. You can resume your evening and we will reach out to you when you should head back to City Hall to give your comment - it could be very late at night, the last meeting went until midnight.

We expect public comment to continue for multiple days and we will keep you informed as to when you are likely to speak.

Turn on your notifications!

Be sure to not miss our call/text/email! We need your voice!

Show Up To Speak

You will have 3 minutes at the podium. Please be prepared and respectful (remember, you got to go home, but the Commissioners have sat through all of it!)

CELEBRATE!

You did what you could to keep the ICE Detention Facility doors CLOSED!

The hushed conversation around town is that the commissioners do not want to approve this permit - they get it. But that within the permitting codes & process, and lack of city funds, they feel like their hands are legally tied.

We really hope they will let us bail them out of this!

The current Public Comment procedure of the City Commission is to let everyone that signs up, speak. Our expectation is that they will stick to this precedent on 3/10.

Location of Leavenworth City Hall

By Connor O’Reilly

“The Indigenous Struggle is the longest continuous fight in this nation’s history. With the City of Lawrence’s decision to demolish the Wakarusa Wetlands, a historically Indigenous land, we must all come together and listen to their voices and understand what this means for the people of Lawrence and the ecosystem and what we can do to help resist this decision.

Please come to the gathering “Save the Wakarusa Wetlands” at 2 pm on March 7 at 707 Vermont St. in Lawrence, KS.

Students, professors, educators, and activists from Haskell Indian Nations University will join forces for this educational forum to prevent the destruction of the Wakarusa River Valley.”

–Connor O’Reilly is a member of the Kansas City chapter of the Party for Socialism and Liberation. (c) 2026, Connor O’Reilly, Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike 4.0 International License

Colleagues in the Resistance

Lawrence Indivisible has created a short survey to gather feedback from individuals on our mailing list as well as subscribers to our Substack feed. We would greatly appreciate your taking a few minutes to respond to the survey which should take less than five minutes of your time.

Start Survey Now

The survey is designed to be anonymous; however, if you are comfortable including your name and e-mail address in question 8, we will be able to follow-up with you based on your responses. Rest assured, your personal data will not be shared.

We have designed the survey to gather information that will tell us how supporters would like to be involved and how best to communicate with our audiences.

Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete the survey! We will be reporting a compilation of the results at a future meeting as well as in an upcoming Substack post. Our report will not reveal any individual responses.

Lawrence Indivisible Leadership Team

From Mark Jaskowski, United Academics of KU (UAKU)-

“We’ve been trying to get KU back to the bargaining table for two weeks now. Our negotiating team has proposed a bunch of dates, including on weekends, and KU has been refused to meet. Now they have threatened a seven-day deadline for us to accept their most recent terrible offer, or else they’ll petition the Public Employee Relations Board to declare an impasse in bargaining, which might allow the Board of Regents to unilaterally impose a contract on us.

In short: they’re trying to bust our union.

So, we’re having another rally this coming Wednesday, March 4, at 12:30 on Wescoe Beach (the concrete area outside Wescoe facing Strong Hall on Jayhawk Blvd). Since the new year, the only time we’ve seen the administration willing to move at all is when we’ve loudly and publicly demonstrated the support we have within the university and the Lawrence community. It would be a huge help if anyone could attend on Wednesday. Let me know if I’ll see you there!

I’m attaching our flier for the rally and also a flier we’ve been using about the administration’s disappearing act, which has a QR code to email KU and tell them to come back to negotiations.” ~Mark

Or Click Here

This show is part of the Final Friday Art Walk, held monthly.

Sponsored by Espurresso Cat Cafe

“Please join us Feb. 27 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm for Opening Night of Abolish ICE Art Show Fundraiser for Somos Lawrence at Espurresso Cat Cafe, a collaborative exhibit with contributions by 15+ local artists. 100% of money raised will go to Somos Lawrence.

Artwork will remain on display with bids accepted throughout the month of March. Bidding begins Feb. 27 @ 6:00pm and will close out on March 28 at 6:00pm.”

Artists included in the exhibit:
Carol Aydelott
Chico Sierra
Autumn Ayers Steinbacher
Susan Livingston
Jim Slough
Diane Kramer
Margie Kuhn
Jason Dunavin
Adrienne Dunavin
Hope Steinle
Victoria Garcia Unzueta
Nicole Manriquez
Paige Maggart
Tina K
Vic Cagan
Kyla Love

Auction Link: https://givebutter.com/.../abolish-ice-art-show.../auction

Map

Sponsored by the Native Lands Restoration Collaborative

Interested in growing native plants but confused about how? Have extra native plants and herbs you’d like to share with others? Join us for this native plant and herb swap and cold stratification demonstration with Courtney Masterson, Ecologist and Executive Director of Native Lands Restoration Collaborative.

Come at 5:30, get settled and put your things down in time to gather together for Courtney’s cold stratification demo at 5:45. After the demo, you’re free to start swapping!

What You Should Bring

• Native Plants in the form of seeds, seedlings, bare roots, or dug up plants

• Herbs in the form of seeds, seedlings, bare roots, or dug up plants

• An extra bucket, box, bag, or other container for collecting materials to take home

What You Should NOT Bring

• Houseplants

• Invasive plant species - think culinary mints and bush honeysuckle

• Not sure about something you’re bringing? Reach out to Courtney at nativelandsks@gmail.com for guidance.

To Prepare

• Label everything you bring with as much information as you can (species, origin, date collected, saved, dug up etc.)

• Help us keep the library tidy by bringing everything in a box, bag, or other container.

• Please don’t bring anything that’s super special to you if you’re not ready to part with it. If something is left on a table, we’ll assume it’s up for grabs.

Sponsored by “Leading Kansas”

This event will be held at Maceli’s Event Center, Lawrence, KS

MAP

“Join Leading Kansas for Hold the Line: A Conversation with Michael Fanone, a moderated discussion about the defense of democracy, civic responsibility, and what it means to hold the line when democratic institutions are tested.

January 6 was not just a single day. It was a moment that revealed how fragile democratic norms can be and how essential individual responsibility, accountability, and public service are to preserving them. Fanone, a former DC Metropolitan Police Officer who responded during the attack on the U.S. Capitol, will reflect on that day and the lasting lessons it carries for our country.

This conversation will explore the broader implications of January 6, including the role of institutions, the consequences of political extremism, and the responsibility citizens share in defending democratic principles before, during, and long after moments of crisis.

This event is not about party politics. It is about democracy, the rule of law, and the responsibility to stand up for them.

What to Expect: -A moderated conversation with Michael Fanone -Reflections on January 6 as a turning point, not an endpoint -Discussion on accountability, civic duty, and democratic resilience -Audience Q&A

CONTENT AND PARENTAL ADVISORY

Please be aware that content of a traumatic nature may be discussed during this event, and explicit language may be employed during the presentation. We advise that attendees with sensitivity to discussions of organized violence and sensitivities to explicit language attend with caution.

BAG AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

No blades or weapons of any variety will be allowed. All attendees will be required to pass through a metal detector and subject to a bag search by our Security Team.

Only clear bags OR bags no larger than 6” x 9” (which are subject to search) will be permitted.

Doors will open to allow seating at 10:00 AM; check-in will end at 10:30 AM and no additional attendees will be permitted to enter.

FOOD AND DRINK

No outside food or drink--including water--will be allowed on the premises. Water fountains are available inside.

Accessibility Information

ADA seating will be available on the floor, as well as ASL Interpretation for anyone who needs it.

If you have difficulty moving or standing, please notify a Line Attendant when you arrive to be escorted straight to security and then ADA seating.

If you require any special accommodation outside of the ones noted above, please reach out to volunteer@leadingkansas.org. We would be happy to work with you.”

Register here to join us in Lawrence- https://www.mobilize.us/leadingkansas/event/904330/

The City of Lawrence, in partnership with the Lawrence Arts Center, invites community members to a special screening of the documentary Join or Die. The event will be accompanied by the Lawrence Connection Fair featuring community groups, clubs, service organizations, and causes across Lawrence. It will be held at Free State High School, commons area.

Join or Die examines decades of research showing how participation in civic and social groups — such as clubs, faith communities, volunteer organizations, and neighborhood groups — strengthens democracy, improves individual health, and builds resilient communities. The film connects national data with a simple local message: Communities thrive when people are connected.

“This event is about belonging,” said Cori Wallace, Director of Communications and Community Relations for the City of Lawrence. “Strong communities with people who feel cared for and connected don’t happen by accident. They’re built when people show up for one another, join something meaningful, and then connect to care for each other. If people feel connected, they will be connected enough to care.”

The film brings research to life, examining how participation in clubs, organizations, shared activities, volunteer groups, and social circles strengthen not only individual well-being, but entire communities. It asks a simple, urgent question: what happens when people stop joining—and what’s possible when they start again?

The evening will also include the Lawrence Connection Fair, a welcoming space designed to help people discover ways to get involved in the community. The fair will take place for 30 minutes before the screening and for 30 minutes afterward, offering an easy, low-pressure opportunity to meet local groups, explore shared interests, and spark new connections. It might remind you of a school activities fair, and that’s by design. If you were ever curious about connecting with people who share an interest of yours, this event is for you.

Whether you’re new to Lawrence, returning to community life after a busy season, or simply wondering what else might be out there, this event is an invitation to learn more about the research, about your neighbors, and about the many ways people build connection across our city. Someone is waiting to meet you. If any community can drive connection and build trust among neighbors, it’s Lawrence.

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged but not required.

6:30pm | Lawrence Connection Fair
7:00pm | Film Screening: Join or Die
8:30pm | Lawrence Connection Fair

Watch the “Join or Die” trailer.

Colleagues in the Resistance

Lawrence Indivisible has created a short survey to gather feedback from individuals on our mailing list as well as subscribers to our Substack feed. We would greatly appreciate your taking a few minutes to respond to the survey which should take less than five minutes of your time.

Start Survey Now

The survey is designed to be anonymous; however, if you are comfortable including your name and e-mail address in question 8, we will be able to follow-up with you based on your responses. Rest assured, your personal data will not be shared.

We have designed the survey to gather information that will tell us how supporters would like to be involved and how best to communicate with our audiences.

Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete the survey! We will be reporting a compilation of the results at a future meeting as well as in an upcoming Substack post. Our report will not reveal any individual responses.

Lawrence Indivisible Leadership Team

From “Boots on the Ground Midwest”

February 24

5 – 6:30pm CST

Leavenworth City Hall

100 N 5th St

Leavenworth, KS 66048

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On Tuesday 2/24 the Leavenworth City Commission will review CoreCivic’s special use permit application for the first time after the planning commission advanced their permit earlier this month.

If this opens, the entire region will be HEAVILY impacted with sweeping raids. As the City Commission hears public comments, we will be protesting outside City Hall to tell leaders we don’t want the facility in Kansas! We are especially inviting faith leaders to join us and bring faith-based signage. NOW is the time to make your voice heard.

This is the moment that matters.

Our goals:

Demand a NO vote from City Council
• Show public support for officials willing to stand up to CoreCivic
• Make it unmistakably clear: CoreCivic is bad for Leavenworth and our entire Region — morally, economically, and socially

⚠️ THIS IS A CRITICAL TURNING POINT.
City leaders are watching. CoreCivic is lobbying hard.

A large, visible turnout can change the outcome.

We need you there. Show up. Speak out. Bring others.