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VP and Editorial Page Editor of The Kansas City Star. Former Dean of Students at OU's Gaylord College. Positively Joy podcast host, speaker & author.
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What the 14th Amendment means for Kansas City and why it’s important now | Walker

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By Yvette Walker Verified
| Kansas City Star Verified
Janet Murguía of UnidosUS praises the Supreme Court’s birthright citizen ruling, calling for vigilance as Latino families seek certainty. Four days from our nation’s 250th birthday, the U.S. Supreme Court thankfully upheld what’s guaranteed in the 14th Amendment: birthright citizenship.
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Olathe fire is why some home fireworks should be restricted now | Donovan vs. Walker

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By Yvette Walker Verified, Derek Donovan Verified
| Kansas City Star Verified
Independence Day means fireworks stands popping up all over the Kansas City area. The explosives they sell are more powerful than ever. Editor's Note: Welcome to Double Take, a conversation in Star Opinion that tackles news with differing perspectives and respectful debate. Today, Opinion Editor Yvette Walker and Deputy Opinion Editor Derek Donovan discuss whether fireworks should be banned.
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Which ranked higher in patriotism, Missouri or Kansas? Tell us your story | Walker

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By Yvette Walker Verified
| Kansas City Star Verified
A patriotism border war? Say it isn’t so! A new survey came out Monday ranking the most patriotic states. Missouri was 22nd and Kansas was 13th. Really? Somehow, I think Missourians will take issue with being ranked nine places below its neighbor. I mean, Kansas already got the Chiefs — now this? I always question these kinds of seemingly silly and random rankings that appear in my email, but it actually did me a favor. It reminded me of our Patriotism 250 survey that closes soon.
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