Former staffer details MeToo years in Kansas Legislature
Abbie Hodgson, former chief of staff to the Kansas House Democratic Caucus, tells The Hill she faced sexual advances while working for the Legislature. She says interns were used as designated drivers for inebriated lawmakers. Hodgson quit in 2016 after reporting the behavior to leaders. Burroughs disputes her account. The piece situates Kansas within a broader wave of MeToo disclosures in state capitols.
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Activist Okafor frames gun rights as a women’s issue
Antonia Okafor, a UT graduate student and self described feminist, argues gun rights are a women’s issue first and a gun rights issue second as she advocates campus carry. She says armed self defense is the equalizer for women against sexual assault. KU event hosted by College Republicans and WOW with Leadership Institute funding.
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13 car burglaries reported in west Lawrence
Lawrence police logged 13 auto burglaries in far West Lawrence overnight with nine unlocked cars and four with broken windows. Drivers left valuables in sight, officials said. Police urged residents to remove valuables and lock vehicles to reduce risk.
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