No Kings March: WOW. The final count is still coming in, over 9 million, but one thing is clear. Something big happened.

From small towns to major cities, and even beyond our borders, people showed up. Some marched. Some stood on corners. Some drove by and honked. Some waved, pumped a fist, or gave a thumbs up. However you participated, you were part of it.

You were part of community.

Community – It’s no longer just a nice idea—it’s a feeling. Like running into an old friend when you didn’t know you needed one. Like making eye contact with a stranger and instantly recognizing something familiar. Shared values. Shared hope. Shared determination.

And in that recognition, something shifts. Shoulders drop. Breathing deepens. You realize—you’re not alone.

There’s power in that.

We often think impact has to be big to matter, but this weekend proved otherwise. A smile matters. A wave matters. A honk matters. These small gestures lift people up in ways we may never see.

They remind someone to keep going.
They remind someone they belong.
They remind all of us that we are building something together.

So, whether you marched, stood, or simply raised a hand in passing, thank you. You helped create something bigger than any one of us. And it is still growing.

A hotel block has been reserved at Courtyard by Marriott, 2033 SW Wanamaker Road, 66604, room rate of $134 including breakfast. You can book directly with the hotel by calling 800.535.4028 and asking for the KFDW Hotel Block on or before April 1, 2026.

REGISTER ONLINE or download the form and mail with a check made out to 2026 KFDW District 2 Convention

On Thursday, April 2nd JCDW will host our Social from 6-8pm at The Bar in Prairie Village. This month we’re talking Voter Engagement and you may find some of your reps and soon to be reps!

Then join us at Black Bear Diner on Strang Line in Olathe – we will talk about engaging your neighborhood and your community as a Precinct Leader and with Voter to Voter. Candidates are welcome to come and practice their 2-minute elevator speech in a room full of friendlies! Thursday April 19th 6-8 PM.

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Reno County Democratic Women

RCDW met Tuesday, March 10th and Lynnette Krieger-Zook spoke about her timely Black History month trip over the Martin Luther King Day weekend to historic Selma, Alabama – the pivotal Civil Rights site known for the 1965 voting rights marches and Bloody Sunday at the Edmund Pettus Bridge.

The next meeting of RCDW will be Tuesday April 14th. We meet 2nd Tuesdays at the Airport Steakhouse 1100 Airport Rd., Hutchinson, in the private meeting room on the north end of the restaurant, 11:30 for lunch. The meeting starts at noon. Our next speaker will be, Reno County District Judge Trish Rose. She will speak on the history of the Supreme Court system in Kansas and the upcoming VOTE No…Again a constitutional amendment on the August 4^th ballot. A short business meeting will follow. We adjourn by 1pm. 

Consider becoming a member of the Reno County Democratic Women for only $20/calendar year! Contact Peggy Hughes for details at peggy@hughes2k.com.

Join Saline County Democratic Women on March 21st at 10:45 AM at Martinelli’s , 158 S Santa Fe, Salina, KS for our monthly meeting. We’ll discuss Judges, Candidates and this year elections. Candidates are welcome! Feel free to bring literature to pass out.

Membership
Annual membership dues are $17. You can join or renew by emailing Emma Doherty at doherty2085red@gmail.com

On April 9th the Sedgwick County Democratic Women will meet at Felipe’s Restaurant, 3434 W Central, Wichita, KS.  The meeting starts at 6:30 pm, but members are encouraged to come as early as 5:00 pm for dinner and conversation.

Sedgwick County Democratic Women brings together local Democratic women to support the party and promote women’s involvement at all levels.

“When women vote, Democrats win,” because Democrats support the social issues so important to families and communities and healthy societies.

Find SCDW on Facebook

The WyCo Progressive Women support the WE THE PEOPLE Demonstrations, a weekly gathering focused on civic engagement and protecting democratic values, held every Saturday from noon to 1:30pm at the Legends near Village West Parkway and Prairie Crossing, in partnership with WYCO Indivisible; in addition, throughout April we will host discussions on defending against the election of judges, supporting Wyandotte County candidates, and identifying practical ways individuals can help strengthen democracy, with specific dates and times to be announced soon.