One of the lesser known circumstances of the FBI’s search is, in the course of looking for Chaney, Goodman, and Schwerner, the FBI found eight other bodies of missing persons.

Scott Colom@scolom.bsky.social · yesterday

Sixty-two years ago today, the FBI uncovered the bodies of James Chaney, Andrew Goodman & Michael Schwerner in Neshoba County. We honor their courage by refusing to take that freedom for granted & recognizing our responsibility to protect our right to vote & ensure every voice is heard.

LFG!!! This is what Democracy looks like!

Missouri Independent@missouriindependent.com · yesterday

Missouri voters reject income tax phaseout, initiative petition changes #moleg #mogov

And now we have AP calls in both contests, with the GOP's amendments getting trounced

One down, one to go!

Stephen Wolf@stephenwolf.bsky.social · yesterday

NEW: Missouri voters have rejected Amendment 4, which Republicans had passed to make citizen-initiated constitutional amendments effectively impossible. It would have required initiatives to pass in every congressional district—not just statewide—giving the overwhelmingly red districts a veto

Polls are closing and votes are being tallied! Check out live results for your local and statewide races and ballot questions here: buff.ly/eejEMAz

Missouri and Kansas election results: Aug. 4. 2026

Find live results for Missouri Amendments 1, 2, 4 and 5 and Kansas results on making Supreme Court justices electable.

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It's Election Day in Kansas and Missouri! Here are my recommendations for high-level offices and questions (1/2):

big day coming up (i’m vacationing and traveling this week so I’ll have to be pretty silent 😖 but everything I have to possibly preview is in here)

Taniel@taniel.bsky.social · 3d ago

Tuesday is big. Besides #MISen: —Missouri measures on direct democracy & income tax —Fate of Kansas supreme court —Left/center rifts in Seattle, Ann Arbor, & more —GOP rifts in Missouri —Challenge to Thanedar & comebacks of Sawant, Cori Bush, Bill Eigel —More! Explore: boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...

On Tuesday, Spokane County, WA voters will consider renewing a 0.2% sales tax to fund operations of Spokane Transit Authority for the next 20 years & also fund the city’s 2nd BRT line, on Division. On @boltsmag.org:

110 Elections to Watch This August - Bolts

A string of high-profile Senate and governor primaries will headline August and set the stage for November. They include the rushed special primary to replace the late Lindsey Graham in... Read More

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Appreciated the chance to speak with KCTV 5 yesterday! Make a plan to make your voice heard, #Missouri. Vote NO on Amendments 4 and 5. www.kctv5.com/2026/08/03/m...

Missouri voters to decide Tuesday whether to phase out state income tax

Missouri voters will head to the polls Tuesday to decide whether to phase out the state’s individual income tax.

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Busy Saturday! Started with a #GOTV rally with Parents for MO Public Schools, continued with dropping off signs with local businesses, and now doorknocking! Tuesday, August 4th is almost here, #Missouri. Vote NO on Amendments 4 and 5!

Join Parents for Missouri Public Schools as we host one last #GOTV rally against Amendment 5! Register here and please share: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Kansas City - PMOPS GOTV

Join us in helping to get out the vote (GOTV) in KC for No on 5 on August 1st at 9:30 at Sanford Brown Plaza (2200 Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64109). We'll host a short rally then canvass playgroun...

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Hey #Missouri friends, have you early voted? There is still time to get out early and make your voice heard. And if you need help deciding what's on the ballot, check out my voter guide: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

MK 2026 Voter Guide for the August Primary

MK 2026 Voter Guide for the August Primary If you want the quick recommendations, click on one of the links below. If you want a more detailed explanation, read past the horizontal line. Click here f...

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Substack introduced a feature that detects AI writing. Well, because a ton of people on Substack use AI to write their newsletters, they're now calling the feature a "witch hunt" “I’m not going to apologize for using AI in the creation process.” www.404media.co/substackers-...

Substackers Say New AI Detection Tool Is a ‘Witch Hunt’

“I’m not going to apologize for using AI in the creation process.”

404media.co

Great piece about the potential financial impacts on #Missouri schools if Amendment 5 passes. Remember to vote NO on Amendments 4 and 5 in the August primary (early voting is open now, btw)!

The Beacon@thebeacon.bsky.social · last wk.

Kansas City-area schools raise the alarm about an "impending fiscal crisis" if Missouri eliminates its state income tax.

Many Americans can’t explain the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, our new poll found. Those who can are more likely to say it has helped the wealthy. One in three said the megabill had hurt their bottom line – a frustrating situation for top Republicans.🧵 🔗 politi.co/4vO94tB

It is EXTREMELY hot outside, but that didn't stop Johanna and I from dropping literature for Dr. Susan Hoisington! Let's get her to Jefferson City!

Congratulations to the new #Royals home run king Salvador Perez!

Emails show how Virginia regulators downplayed data center health concerns

Emails show how Virginia regulators downplayed data center health concerns

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality stepped into a fight over powering AI facilities with natural gas turbines. It could shape the industry’s future.

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Early voting seems to be off to a great start in #Missouri. Let's keep it up! Remember to vote NO on Amendments 4 and 5! missouriindependent.com/2026/07/22/m...

Missouri early voting period opens with a rush that points to high primary turnout • Missouri Independent

The first day of early voting in Missouri indicates a strong primary turnout, comparable to past primaries where hotly contested ballot measures drew more votes than candidate races.

missouriindependent.com

A preliminary independent autopsy for Nolan Wells released Wednesday could not provide an explanation for his death, and called for further investigation. https://to.pbs.org/4b2SVJA

What to know about the Nolan Wells’ independent autopsy results

A preliminary independent autopsy for Nolan Wells released Wednesday could not provide an explanation for his death, and called for further investigation.

pbs.org

We went and voted early today in #KCMO! You can too. Early voting is open from today until August 3 (KCEB only after August 1). #VOTE early, and bring a friend (or a spouse)!

The world may have moved on from Minneapolis but its immigrant community continues to struggle. We spoke to single mothers who hid from ICE for months, ran through their savings, and now can’t pay to renew their DACA applications. At least dozens are in this situation. 19thnews.org/2026/07/ice-...

Single mothers lost months of income hiding from ICE — and now can’t afford to renew immigration papers

They survived ICE's takeover in Minneapolis. But now their DACA protections are set to expire, leaving dozens scrambling to afford hundreds of dollars in fees to maintain their legal status.

19thnews.org

Our yard sign game is pretty strong at this point. #KCMO friends: I still have some YES on 1 signs myself and can hook you up with No on 5 signs. Just let me know!

The anatomy of an AI-supported academic article is becoming more apparent. I desk reviewed ~70 manuscripts this week for our journal. Reckon 20ish had significant AI assistance. On top of hundreds of others recently I'm starting to see patterns. Are other editors are seeing the same or similar? 1/

New: Late last night, Taylor Farms quietly posted an official recall notice We now know that the parasite-linked iceberg lettuce was shipped to Walmart & food distributors in 27 (!) states It was for some reason still being sent out up until Thursday July 16 www.consumerreports.org/health/food-...

Parasite-Linked Lettuce Was Sent to Walmart Stores and Food Distributors in 27 States - Consumer Reports

Taylor Farms' recalled the parasite-linked lettuce it said was sent to Walmart stores, Sysco, and other food distributors in 27 states.

consumerreports.org

My voter guide for the 2026 August primary is ready! The guide covers key races on both sides of the state line ( #Kansas and #Missouri ) in the KC Metro. Remember to vote on or before Tuesday, August 4th! docs.google.com/document/d/1...

MK 2026 Voter Guide for the August Primary

MK 2026 Voter Guide for the August Primary If you want the quick recommendations, click on one of the links below. If you want a more detailed explanation, read past the horizontal line. Click here f...

docs.google.com

Hey friends, if you want to help stop Amendment 5 (elimination of state income tax) in Missouri, please consider making a donation to Parents for Missouri Public Schools! secure.actblue.com/donate/paren...

Donate to Parents for Missouri Public Schools

Show your support with a contribution.

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Hey KC Metro friends: my voter guide for the August primary is almost ready! Like or comment and I can share it with you when it is ready to go.

The "Dangerous by Design" report from @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social ranks #Missouri as one of the most dangerous states in the country for #pedestrians. What does that mean, and how can elected officials and MoDOT make meaningful change? Learn more: www.movingmissouri.org/what-does-th...

What does the "Dangerous by Design" Report Say about Missouri? - Missourians for Responsible Transportation

The updated report reinforces much of what local advocates have been saying about traffic violence in the Show-Me State.

movingmissouri.org

Fueled by private equity investments, Lucky Strike Entertainment went on a buying spree and now owns more than 1 in 10 bowling alleys in the U.S. Bowlers say rising costs are making the middle-class activity unaffordable. NBC News’ Shannon Pettypiece reports from Wichita, Kansas.