Many Kansans do not feel welcome to participate in the democratic process and face significant barriers to doing so. Participation is lower in certain parts of the state, including Southeast Kansas, and among people who have experienced food insecurity, incarceration, and other challenges. Too often, immigrants and people of color are not afforded the same opportunities as others. In 2018, we’re creating a more inclusive Kansas by working to:
- Support efforts to make Kansas a safe and welcoming place for immigrants
- Support grassroots leadership to increase voter engagement
- Increase community awareness of issues affecting them and opportunities to engage
- Encourage Kansans to identify issues in their own communities they would like to see changed and organize around these issues
