On Saturday, thousands participated in the March for Democracy in downtown Kansas City, voicing their concerns over federal government overreach and its impact on citizens' rights. The march featured chants, signs, and deeply personal grievances from attendees, particularly regarding job losses and cuts to federally funded programs. Susan Wyssmann highlighted the emotional toll of these cuts on her family's work with children and the environment. The event, spanning over a mile, culminated near the National World War I Museum and Memorial, reflecting a collective call for democracy and resistance against perceived injustices.
I am sure there are government inefficiencies, Wyssmann said. But to take a sledgehammer and crash agencies, jobs and rights of people without any kind of due process is truly horrifying and offensive to me.
Kansas Citians are among thousands across the country feeling the effects of a federal workforce reduction. Some have previously spoken to The Star about losing their jobs and feared effects of fewer federal workers.
People with megaphones positioned throughout the crowd on Saturday led chants, including, This is what democracy looks like, Hey hey, ho ho, Elon Musk has got to go, and Love, not hate, makes America great.
The march brought people together with a collection of causes weighing heavily on their hearts, some deeply personal.
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