The Forum

The Dakota Access and Keystone XL Pipelines bring together environmental politics, pipeline policy, indigenous peoples’ rights, sovereign treaty relationships with Native American tribes, and historic resource exploitation. Attorney Robin Martinez, with significant direct experiences to these circumstances, will discuss crucial …

The Dakota Access and Keystone XL Pipelines bring together environmental politics, pipeline policy, indigenous peoples' rights, sovereign treaty relationships with Native American tribes, and historic resource exploitation. Attorney Robin Martinez, […] The post “The Dakota Access Pipeline” with Robin Martinez appeared first on KKFI .

Kansas City native Barbara Bichelmeyer took over as Provost of the University of Missouri–Kansas City in 2014, after 19 years at Indiana University.  She chose to return because of the opportunity she saw at UMKC.  A year and a half …

Kansas City native Barbara Bichelmeyer took over as Provost of the University of Missouri–Kansas City in 2014, after 19 years at Indiana University.  She chose to return because of the […] The post “UMKC–An UrbanUniversity Looks into the 21st Century” with Barbara Bichelmeyer appeared first on KKFI .

The Black Lives Matter movement raises visibility about the continuing impact of gross inequality and discrimination in America.  Thoughtful writers note that privileged Americans face several stages of internal self-examination and that too few make it far enough.  We will …

The Black Lives Matter movement raises visibility about the continuing impact of gross inequality and discrimination in America.  Thoughtful writers note that privileged Americans face several stages of internal self-examination […] The post “Affirmative Apathy: I’m Already Doing What I Can” with Bill Mullins appeared first on KKFI .

Mr. Apple, founder of Populists in Action, will present an overview of how the ballot initiative process can be used by citizens in Missouri (and 23 other states) to pass legislation without going through the state legislature.  He will include …

Mr. Apple, founder of Populists in Action, will present an overview of how the ballot initiative process can be used by citizens in Missouri (and 23 other states) to pass […] The post “Direct Democracy in Action” with Winston Apple appeared first on KKFI .

CSTAT is a data driven, public-facing initiative focused on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of city services, monitoring progress toward the City Council’s Strategic Priorities elaborated in the Five-Year Citywide Business Plan since 2014.  Kate Bender will describe how results …

CSTAT is a data driven, public-facing initiative focused on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of city services, monitoring progress toward the City Council's Strategic Priorities elaborated in the Five-Year Citywide […] The post “City Performance–By the Measures” with Kate Bender appeared first on KKFI .

Among the most conten?ous issues in the presiden?al campaign are interna?onal trade and Islam. Rakesh ‘Raj” Bhala is Assoc. Dean, Int’l. & Compara?ve Law, KU Law School and also trained in economics. He will cut through the par?san rancor and …

Among the most conten?ous issues in the presiden?al campaign are interna?onal trade and Islam. Rakesh ‘Raj" Bhala is Assoc. Dean, Int’l. & Compara?ve Law, KU Law School and also trained […] The post “Penetra?ng the Rhetoric on Key Elec?on Issues” appeared first on KKFI .

Dr. Bedell comes to KC with a diverse background and explicit commitment to being in, and of, the KCPS community. He will share his aspirations and his expectations for community support.

Dr. Bedell comes to KC with a diverse background and explicit commitment to being in, and of, the KCPS community. He will share his aspirations and his expectations for community […] The post Kansas City Public Schools appeared first on KKFI .

Although Kansas City’s Eastside has been hit hard by job loss, historic racism, and a catastrophic housing crash, the City’s redevelopment initiatives have mostly passed it by. Eastside leaders are challenging that, starting with a proposed 1/8 cent sales tax …

Although Kansas City's Eastside has been hit hard by job loss, historic racism, and a catastrophic housing crash, the City's redevelopment initiatives have mostly passed it by. Eastside leaders are […] The post “Eastside Fighting for Economic Renewal” with Prof. Karen Curls appeared first on KKFI .

The 2016 five year health plan (“CHIP”) addresses factors with direct impact upon the wellness of KC, targe?ng health deficits by way of broad, mul?‐disciplinary & neighborhood‐level stakeholder engagement. Health Commissioner Robinson will describe the development, goals & implementa?on of …

The 2016 five year health plan (“CHIP”) addresses factors with direct impact upon the wellness of KC, targe?ng health deficits by way of broad, mul?‐disciplinary & neighborhood‐level stakeholder engagement. Health […] The post Community Health Improvement Planning & Engagement appeared first on KKFI .

Barnhart and Eickhoff, founders of Quindaro Press, publish interes?ng books of history for young adults and older readers. They will discuss their work in general, with emphasis on Tanya Anderson’s upcoming book Gunpowder Girls, about the girls and young women …

Barnhart and Eickhoff, founders of Quindaro Press, publish interes?ng books of history for young adults and older readers. They will discuss their work in general, with emphasis on Tanya Anderson's […] The post "Gunpowder Girls: The True Stories of Three Civil War Tragedies” Aaron Barnhart & Diane Eickhoff: appeared first on KKFI .

With an aging popula?on, the goal is an end of life with as much grace as possible, with minimal impact on those who provide support. George, who recently completed this process with his parents, and Camilla, Marke?ng Director of Carondelet …

With an aging popula?on, the goal is an end of life with as much grace as possible, with minimal impact on those who provide support. George, who recently completed this […] The post “Aging with Grace” George Bagge? & Camilla Huet‐Derrosse? appeared first on KKFI .

The Supreme Court’s recent Whole Women’s Health decision limits states’ restric?ons on abor?on rights. The Court’s balancing of compe?ng interests of reproduc?ve rights and legisla?ve power sets the stage for further conflicts over access to abor?on care. Bob represents Planned …

The Supreme Court's recent Whole Women's Health decision limits states' restric?ons on abor?on rights. The Court's balancing of compe?ng interests of reproduc?ve rights and legisla?ve power sets the stage for […] The post Reproductive Rights: Tension between State Power and Individual Rights appeared first on KKFI .

This November, Missouri voters will decide on Amendment 6, which would require Missouri  voters to show a state or federal issued ID card for the purpose of voting.  Ron Berry is coordinating the NO campaign against Amendment 6 and has been organizing around this issue for years.