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Joe Biden (D): one year ago

07 Sunday Mar 2021

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Joe Biden (D) [2020 file photo].

At the Liberty Memorial in Kansas City:

https://showmeprogress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/joebidenkansascitymissouri030720.mp3

“…As my mother woud say, God love you all…Hello, Kansas City…a town that knows a little about comebacks…in Missouri…”

Previously:

Everything he touches he turns to…. (February 2, 2020)

Former Vice President Joe Biden (D) – campaign rally at the Liberty Memorial – Kansas City – March 7, 2020 (March 8, 2020)

Four years ago today – women knew

21 Thursday Jan 2021

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Four years ago, in Washington Square Park in Kansas City, Missouri, women knew.

No tactical gear, no tactical helmets, no bear spray, no assault on law enforcement.

There were thousands of people. There were thousands of knitted pink hats.

Women’s March – Kansas City, Missouri – January 21, 2017

Women’s March – Kansas City, Missouri – January 21, 2017

Women’s March – Kansas City, Missouri – January 21, 2017

Women’s March – Kansas City, Missouri – January 21, 2017

Women’s March – Kansas City, Missouri – January 21, 2017

Law enforcement had the only noticeable supply of plasticuffs.

Women’s March – Kansas City, Missouri – January 21, 2017

Women knew.

Previously:

Women’s March – Kansas City – Washington Square Park – January 21, 2017 (January 21, 2017)

Rally and March in Columbia, Missouri – January 20, 2018 (January 20, 2018)

Kansas City Women’s March – January 18, 2020 – photos – part 1 (January 18, 2020)

Four years ago – we knew (January 19, 2021)

“Women hold up the sky…” (January 20, 2021)

@^$# Trump – four years ago today (January 20, 2021)

It took four years (January 20, 2021)

@^$# Trump – four years ago today

20 Wednesday Jan 2021

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We knew.

At the Liberty Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri on January 20, 2017:

Kansas City, Missouri – January 20, 2017

Kansas City, Missouri – January 20, 2017

Kansas City, Missouri – January 20, 2017

We knew.

Previously:

Four years ago – we knew (January 19, 2021)

“Women hold up the sky…” (January 20, 2021)

“Women hold up the sky…”

20 Wednesday Jan 2021

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Four years ago, today.

January 20, 2017 – Inauguration Day Protest – Kansas City, Missouri – Michael Bersin

They still do.

Previously:

Four years ago – we knew (January 19, 2021)

Four years ago – we knew

19 Tuesday Jan 2021

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January 20, 2017:

January 20, 2017 – Inauguration Day Protest – Kansas City, Missouri – Michael Bersin

On Inauguration Day close to two thousand people gathered on the grounds of the Liberty Memorial in Kansas City for a rally and march to protest the inauguration of Donald Trump. Like many of the early demonstrations opposed to the new administration this was loosely organized by word of mouth and on-line. The march started from the ground of the memorial, across Washington Square Park, and then up Main Street. There was a significant Kansas City Police presence. The sky was overcast with a light drizzle as the march proceeded across the park.

The organized Women’s March was scheduled for Washington Square Park the next day. It was when we saw the size of this demonstration that we understood that the Women’s March was going to be big.

It was a peaceful demonstration. No one (that we saw) carried a firearm. They just carried signs and banners, all homemade.

Mayor Q, this

21 Saturday Nov 2020

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Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas [2019 file photo].

Yesterday, on suburban narcissism:

Mayor Q @QuintonLucasKC
I still just can’t. First, can we mandate education on the Holocaust and actual genocides? Wearing masks indoors at suburban stores ain’t it.

But there’s something more insidious here about the callousness around us these days, outnumbering the rest of us in some states.
[….]
2:01 AM · Nov 20, 2020

Mayor Lucas continued:

Mayor Q @QuintonLucasKC
How many family friends do you have to hear have battled COVID for 3 weeks and may make it out, but they’re unsure?

How many stories do you have to hear about someone not making it?

How many lives have to be wrecked for us to care enough to do modest, modest shit to save lives?
2:05 AM · Nov 20, 2020

Mayor Q @QuintonLucasKC
I spend my days believing in the goodness of people (necessary for the job) and the goodness of where I’m from, but I am so embarrassed by many around us. Just give a damn about someone else or, ultimately, yourself and those around you.
2:08 AM · Nov 20, 2020

This.

Wear a damn mask. And while you’re at it, wear some damn gloves.

Stay Home. Wash your hands. Don’t touch your face. Good luck to us all.
#FlattenTheCurve

Why is anyone surprised?

31 Sunday May 2020

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Darryl Forte, George Floyd, Jackson County, Kansas City, missouri, sheriff

Early this morning:

Darryl Forte’
@sheriffforte
Many are shocked this morning. I’m not because the pulse of some segments of the community indicated that we were sitting on a powder keg. Discussion and action regarding perceptions and realities of police mistreatment of minorities should be ongoing.
@JacksonCountyMO @KCMO
[….]
5:23 AM · May 31, 2020

George Floyd – Protest – Kansas City, Missouri – May 29, 2020

29 Friday May 2020

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Earlier at today’s George Floyd protest in Kansas City, Missouri at Mill Creek Park near the entrance to the Plaza:

photo: Bob Yates

photo: Bob Yates

“If you are neutral in situations of injustice you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” “No lives matter until black lives matter” – photo: Bob Yates

“Say their names” – photo: Bob Yates

“White silence is violence” – photo: Bob Yates

“…Not enemies” photo: Bob Yates

photo: Bob Yates

A million years ago…

08 Wednesday Apr 2020

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…at the Liberty Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri. March 7, 2020.

Former Vice President Joe Biden (D) [2020 file photo].

A very different time. Just a month ago.

Previously:

Former Vice President Joe Biden (D) – campaign rally at the Liberty Memorial – Kansas City – March 7, 2020 (March 8, 2020)

Joe Biden (D) – Missouri Presidential Preference Primary (March 11, 2020)

Kansas City, Missouri – Order – Stay at Home – Starting Tuesday, March 24, 2020

21 Saturday Mar 2020

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Corona virus, COVID-19, Kansas City, missouri, order, Quinton Lucas

Late this afternoon:

Mayor Issues Citywide “Stay at Home” Order
Post Date:03/21/2020 4:59 PM

NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 21, 2020

Contact: Morgan Said

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas – in consultation with Health Department Director Dr. Rex Archer and Emergency Medical Services Medical Director Dr. Erica Carney – today issued a “Stay at Home” Order, requiring Kansas Citians to stay at home except for “essential activities” as our community continues working to slow the spread of COVID-19. Grocery stores, pharmacies, gas stations, and healthcare facilities will remain open. This order will take effect at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, March 24.

[….]

“As community spread of COVID-19 continues throughout our region, we are taking aggressive action to flatten the curve and protect our most vulnerable brothers and sisters,” said Mayor Lucas.

“We are asking our entire community to unite to prevent the spread of this virus and appreciate everyone’s cooperation during this time. I understand the financial and emotional toll this virus has taken on Kansas City families and businesses, and I am working my hardest to create every opportunity possible to ease some of this financial burden. We have suspended all water and electricity shut-offs and have issued a moratorium on evictions, but I know our work for those struggling most continues.”

For purposes of this order, permissible “essential activities” will mean:

To engage in activities or perform tasks essential to their health and safety, or to the health and safety of their family and close personal acquaintances, such as, by way of example only and without limitation, obtaining medical supplies or medication, visiting a health care professional, or obtaining supplies they need to work from home;

To obtain necessary services or supplies for themselves and their family or household members, or close personal acquaintances, or to deliver those services or supplies to others, such as, by way of example only and without limitation, canned food, dry goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, pet supply, fresh meats, fish, and poultry, and any other household consumer products, and products necessary to maintain the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences;

To assist in the preparation of food and drink for delivery and carry out, or to pick up food or drink for carry out.

To engage in outdoor activity, provided the individuals comply with Social Distancing Requirements as defined in this Section, such as, by way of example and without limitation, walking, biking, hiking, or running;

To perform work providing essential products and services at an Essential Business or to otherwise carry out activities specifically permitted in this Order; and

To care for a family member, close personal acquaintance, or pet in another household;
“Essential activities” do not include weddings, funerals, wakes, memorial services, or similar gatherings.

An Update on School Closures:

With the support of superintendents from all 14 school districts and other education leaders that educate Kansas City students, Mayor Lucas has also updated his existing State of Emergency order to extend school closures in the Missouri-side of the metropolitan area through Friday, April 24. Daycares and early childhood programs remain exempt from this order.

Mayor Lucas will review this Order, and updated as needed, prior to its April 24 expiration.

Kansas Citians interested in signing up for text updates from the City of Kansas City regarding COVID-19 should text COVIDKC to 888-777. For more information, visit the CDC’s website at cdc.gov/coronavirus or kcmo.gov/coronavirus. You may also call the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services hotline at 877-435-8411 for questions regarding COVID-19 in Missouri.

Stay Home. Wash your hands. Don’t touch your face.
#FlattenTheCurve

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas [2019 file photo].

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