By: JOSH FREDRICK
There's something I really love about old-school town halls. Real people showing up, asking the tough questions, and—when things go right—actually getting straight answers from the folks who represent us. That's what's happening on June 29th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lowe Auditorium on the WSU campus. Or it would be if any of Kansas's elected officials actually show up.
In lieu of that though we are honored to welcome Senator Chris Murphy from Connecticut and Representative Maxwell Frost from Florida who are making the trip to Wichita—not for some fancy press event, but to sit down and have real conversations with Kansans about what's actually on our minds.
Now, some people might think this is just another political rally. It's not. We reached out to everyone—Left, Right, Middle, you name it. This isn't about picking sides. It's about the people sitting in those auditorium seats asking the questions that desperately need answers.
Honestly, that's exactly why we need more of this. Our politics don't even feel just broken these days, they feel abandoned in the cold. Maybe having actual conversations in the same room as elected officials could help. So if you're one of our elected officials, no matter what party you're with, consider this your personal invite. We don't just want you there—we need you there. Showing up sends a message that even when everything feels divided, coming together still counts for something.
Hope to see you there. Because we Kansans deserve leaders who actually listen.