Politics

Kansas Organizers Call for Gen Z Participation

August 21, 2025 3 0 Vincent Chandler

Lunchtime in Topeka, Kansas. Under a heat advisory, the streets are especially quiet as the Saturday morning becomes afternoon. Despite the high temperature, a dozen people are gathered in the shade before the wide avenue on the western side of…

Politics

It Might Be Too Soon to Celebrate Colorado’s New Clean Energy

August 19, 2025 Like 0 Bella Farris

When HB25-1040 was signed into law back in March, it expanded the definition of clean energy in Colorado to include nuclear energy. According to the bill, this definition “determines which energy resources may be used by a qualifying retail utility…

Housing

Renters Protection Is Environmental Protection

August 14, 2025 Like 0 Guest Contributor

Junie Joseph represents Colorado’s House District 10 in the State Legislature. As a dedicated public servant and advocate for her community, she brings a thoughtful, informed perspective to the issues shaping Colorado today. Her contributions to Yellow Scene draw on…

These American Crossroads

Showing Up For Democracy and Demanding Peace in Missouri

August 13, 2025 4 0 Vincent Chandler

The soft patter of the morning drizzle spattered on the pavement, the mid-Missouri humidity confounding the senses. The mind plays tricks, is it raining or simply the dampness in the air? As the trickle slows, it’s replaced by one of…

News

These American Crossroads

August 8, 2025 9 0 Vincent Chandler

These American Crossroads: Stories of Resistance and Persistence from the United States’ Heartland President Trump’s federal administration makes no secret of leaning into authoritarianism, from openly defying the courts’ Constitutional role to imposing illegal policies rooted in cruelty. Every average…

Urban Planning

Talking Public Transit, Community, and Hope with Jill Locantore

August 8, 2025 Like 0 Destiny Hale

It seems that every year, new reports announce record-high rates of depression and anxiety. As many think pieces have already explored, factors may include social media, workplace dissatisfaction, the pandemic, and modern politics. However, one under-discussed element is our physical…

These American Crossroads

Solidarity, Bipartisanship, and Satanic Protest in Kansas

August 4, 2025 2 0 Vincent Chandler

The red sun still laying low over the far away horizon, rolling hills and glowing roads guide the way as you arrive in Topeka, Kansas. Navigating the sleepy avenues toward the state’s Capitol. The air is cool and humid and…

Local Governing

Can Erie Grow Without Leaving Residents Behind?

August 1, 2025 Like 0 Owen Houtakker

Smart growth and affordable housing have become central issues in the Town of Erie over the past several years. As the town faces rapid population increases, local leaders are grappling with a fundamental question: how can Erie accommodate new residents…

These American Crossroads

Bang the Pots, Colorado Protests Palestinian Starvation in Capital

July 25, 2025 3 0 Vincent Chandler

The quiet evening air is suddenly pierced by a dampened thwack. As the grey clouds start to tease above the still dry air, suggesting rain which will never fully arrive, the soft static crackle of a megaphone is followed by…

These American Crossroads

Faith Drives Direct Action in Nebraska

July 24, 2025 1 0 Vincent Chandler

The clanking sounds of an espresso machine pulling its next shot swirls with the hissing steam, frothing oat milk for a latte ordered by the waiting stranger at the counter before you. Stickers adorn the back of the machine –…