It’s like clockwork each election cycle. Politicians reach for an old playbook, brandishing images from the southern border, claiming that undocumented migrants steal jobs and commit violent crimes at an alarming rate. The intent is to sow fear and misinformation about immigrants for political advantage. During Tuesday’s presidential debate, Donald Trump talked about immigration more […]
Mary Sanchez
Mary Sanchez is a nationally syndicated columnist with Tribune Content Agency. She has also been a metro columnist for The Kansas City Star and member of the Star’s editorial board, in addition to her years spent reporting on race, class, criminal justice and educational issues. Sanchez is part of The Beacon's 2024 pop-up election bureau and a native of Kansas City.
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Endorsements, door-knocking and rallies: The new power players of Kansas City’s elections
When it comes to political endorsements, the contrast between the Citizens Association of Kansas City and newer voices like KC Tenants Power is stark.
One has almost 90 years of history behind it.
The other, not even a year.
But both were successful players this election cycle with each organization endorsing at least one winner in their race for the Kansas City Council.