Yvette Walker
@yvettewalker.bsky.social
Opinion editor at kcstar.com
Author, speaker, podcaster on joy. positivelyjoy.com
Author, speaker, podcaster on joy. positivelyjoy.com
We talked to the archdiocese of Kansas City, Kan., to find out where the archbishop stands on immigration and the U.S. Conference of Bishops. @kansascity.com www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...
KCK Archbishop backs urgent Catholic message for immigration reform | Opinion
Archbishop Shawn McKnight and dioceses call for humane immigration while expanding parish sanctuary programs for families in Kansas City. | Opinion
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November 16, 2025 at 12:01 AM
We talked to the archdiocese of Kansas City, Kan., to find out where the archbishop stands on immigration and the U.S. Conference of Bishops. @kansascity.com www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...
Announcement: www.kansascity.com/news/local/i...
Kansas City Star names new top leader after previous executive editor’s promotion
He makes history as the first Black editor to lead the 145-year-old organization.
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September 9, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Announcement: www.kansascity.com/news/local/i...
Latest editorial: ‘Not the right thing to do’: Missouri redistricting against the people’s good | Opinion
This is a gift article, FREE to YOU!
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This is a gift article, FREE to YOU!
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‘Not the right thing to do’: Missouri redistricting against the people’s good | Opinion
We agree with GOP House Speaker Jon Patterson of Lee’s Summit that Kansas City must have representation in Congress. | Opinion
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September 9, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Latest editorial: ‘Not the right thing to do’: Missouri redistricting against the people’s good | Opinion
This is a gift article, FREE to YOU!
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This is a gift article, FREE to YOU!
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Reposted by Yvette Walker
Trying new gift-link feature to skirt paywall at @kansascity.com for this post. Thx to Derek Donovan, @yvettewalker.bsky.social for publishing this by KU Comm Studies' Robin Rowland. www.kansascity.com/opinion/read...
Obama convinced Kansas about the American dream. Democrats, listen up | Opinion
“This country succeeds when everyone gets a fair shot,” he told an Osawatomie audience. “These aren’t Democratic values or Republican values.” | Opinion
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September 8, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Trying new gift-link feature to skirt paywall at @kansascity.com for this post. Thx to Derek Donovan, @yvettewalker.bsky.social for publishing this by KU Comm Studies' Robin Rowland. www.kansascity.com/opinion/read...
I have two Kansas City appearances this week: One on DEI on Tuesday and one on journalism and technology on Wednesday. I hope you'll come!
Tuesday: americanpublicsquare.org/event/dei-co...
Wednesday: www.theworldwar.org/events/commu...
Tuesday: americanpublicsquare.org/event/dei-co...
Wednesday: www.theworldwar.org/events/commu...
September 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I have two Kansas City appearances this week: One on DEI on Tuesday and one on journalism and technology on Wednesday. I hope you'll come!
Tuesday: americanpublicsquare.org/event/dei-co...
Wednesday: www.theworldwar.org/events/commu...
Tuesday: americanpublicsquare.org/event/dei-co...
Wednesday: www.theworldwar.org/events/commu...
We know we are being watched, but what are they doing with our data? @torianoporter.bsky.social takes a look at this in several Kansas City-area cities.
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www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...
License plate cameras: Is your data used against you, Kansas City? | Opinion
Even Flock Safety, which sells the tech, has questions about what the government is doing. Toriano Porter breaks down local cities using it. | Opinion
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September 3, 2025 at 3:28 PM
We know we are being watched, but what are they doing with our data? @torianoporter.bsky.social takes a look at this in several Kansas City-area cities.
www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...
www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...
My latest column. It's an important topic. www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...
Her brother’s tragic overdose led Kansas City hairstylist to warn others | Opinion
Michelle Williams leads workshops on fentanyl, naloxone usage and harm reduction. From Yvette Walker:
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July 7, 2025 at 2:58 PM
My latest column. It's an important topic. www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...
UnidosUS visted Kansas City for a listening session. My latest column. www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...
UnidosUS comes to KC for listening session with city, business and community leaders | Opinion
KCK’s Janet Murguia of UnidosUS discussed tough challenges, barriers and steps forward at the Mattie Rhodes Cultural Center.
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June 8, 2025 at 11:40 AM
UnidosUS visted Kansas City for a listening session. My latest column. www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...
This week's Double Take with @davidmastio.bsky.social and @melindakcmo.bsky.social. They joust over DEI. www.kansascity.com/opinion/arti...
Trump’s new attack on DEI: Erasing history or a needed shakeup? | Opinion
Double Take: Henneberger and Mastio debate DEI and diversity after the firing of National Portrait Gallery Director Kim Sajet.
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June 5, 2025 at 8:28 PM
This week's Double Take with @davidmastio.bsky.social and @melindakcmo.bsky.social. They joust over DEI. www.kansascity.com/opinion/arti...
I'll be watching this. Will you? www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...
Whatever you think about the POTUS or the press, watch ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ live | Opinion
This important play explores truth, journalism and how Edward R. Murrow helped take down Joe McCarthy. The penultimate Broadway performance is live and free to watch on CNN. From Melinda Henneberger:
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June 5, 2025 at 8:23 PM
I'll be watching this. Will you? www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...
Immigration aid and support in Kansas City.
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With public funds out, these groups help Kansas City’s immigrant families | Opinion
Privately funded organizations go about the work of helping immigrants after DEI is defeated. From Yvette Walker:
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June 3, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Immigration aid and support in Kansas City.
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I saw Josh Johnson in Kansas City, and I wrote about it! www.kansascity.com/entertainmen...
No politics, all funny: ‘Daily Show’ comic Josh Johnson brings the laughs to Kansas City
The stand-up comedian brought entertaining storytelling instead of D.C. drama to the Midland. From Yvette Walker:
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June 2, 2025 at 7:23 PM
I saw Josh Johnson in Kansas City, and I wrote about it! www.kansascity.com/entertainmen...
The new Double Take column from @DavidMastio and Melinda Henneberger is out! They discuss Musk, DOGE, eugenics and more. www.kansascity.com/opinion/arti...
Is Elon Musk a visionary of the future or reminder of the dark past? | Opinion
Double Take from Henneberger and Mastio: Musk is in the news because he told budget truths.
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May 30, 2025 at 2:17 PM
The new Double Take column from @DavidMastio and Melinda Henneberger is out! They discuss Musk, DOGE, eugenics and more. www.kansascity.com/opinion/arti...
I've decided that I just can't join the "We Do Not Care Club." As tempting as it may be. It's my new column. www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...
I’ve decided I just can’t join the ‘We Do Not Care Club’ | Opinion
Social media’s We Do Not Care Club has its place, but Yvette Walker chooses to care deeply about culture and community in the midst of life’s demands.
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May 27, 2025 at 3:25 PM
I've decided that I just can't join the "We Do Not Care Club." As tempting as it may be. It's my new column. www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...
Welcome to Double Take, a new and regular conversation from opinion writers @melindakcmo.bsky.social and @davidmastio.bsky.social of the Kansas City Star tackling news with differing perspectives and respectful debate.
Read more at: www.kansascity.com/opinion/arti...
Read more at: www.kansascity.com/opinion/arti...
What Biden’s prostate cancer reveals about Trumpworld | Opinion
Double Take: Melinda Henneberger and David Mastio discuss Joe Biden’s health and the cover-up. | Opinion
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May 22, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Welcome to Double Take, a new and regular conversation from opinion writers @melindakcmo.bsky.social and @davidmastio.bsky.social of the Kansas City Star tackling news with differing perspectives and respectful debate.
Read more at: www.kansascity.com/opinion/arti...
Read more at: www.kansascity.com/opinion/arti...
@torianoporter.bsky.social went home to St. Louis, where tornadoes devastated neighborhoods: www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...
Top Missouri Republicans to Trump: Send federal relief to St. Louis. Will he act? | Opinion
Gov. Kehoe, Sens. Schmitt, Hawley implore Donald Trump to send federal aid to Missouri. From Toriano Porter:
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May 20, 2025 at 2:10 PM
@torianoporter.bsky.social went home to St. Louis, where tornadoes devastated neighborhoods: www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...
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May 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Let the voters have what they voted for. My new column. www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...
When 52% is a minority — and other upside down Jeff City thinking | Opinion
Lawmakers in Jefferson City want to roll back what the majority of Missourians want. It’s the not the first time, and probably won’t be the last. | Opinion
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May 16, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Let the voters have what they voted for. My new column. www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...
Plans are laid as KC looks ahead to next summer's World Cup. Our new editorial. www.kansascity.com/opinion/edit...
KC 2026 World Cup organizers say ‘we’ve got some work to do’ | Opinion
The nonprofit coordinating World Cup games in Kansas City looks at logistics, public safety and transportation. | Opinion
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May 12, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Plans are laid as KC looks ahead to next summer's World Cup. Our new editorial. www.kansascity.com/opinion/edit...
Missouri ranks low in protecting women. How about your state? www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...
Missouri ranks poorly in report on women: Can the state help us help ourselves? | Opinion
Women’s safety issues include a high rate of domestic and sexual violence, homicide, trafficking and financial woes. From Yvette Walker:
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May 7, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Missouri ranks low in protecting women. How about your state? www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...
Not pleased with this reversal that can harm journalists.
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Free press at risk: Attorney General Pam Bondi targets journalists in leaks | Opinion
She’s reversed a Biden policy, allowing authorities to use subpoenas and force testimony from journalists in leak investigations. From Yvette Walker:
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April 28, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Not pleased with this reversal that can harm journalists.
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From @poynterinstitute.bsky.social: Today is International Fact-Checking Day — a day to recognize fact-checking journalists and everyone working to uphold accuracy and truth in our information ecosystem.
April 2, 2025 at 4:14 PM
From @poynterinstitute.bsky.social: Today is International Fact-Checking Day — a day to recognize fact-checking journalists and everyone working to uphold accuracy and truth in our information ecosystem.