Kansas grew its own free speech hero worthy of honor. Have we forgotten about William Allen White?

By: Clay Wirestone

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: February 9, 2026

Words: 1,137

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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The Kansas House is set to decide whether to commemorate a conservative firebrand on Monday, voting on a resolution establishing a “Charlie Kirk Free Speech Day” in Kansas.

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Opinion editor Clay Wirestone’s weekly roundup of Kansas legislative exploits. Read the archive.

The Senate already approved the legislation, and it appears on a glide path to passage. But I wonder about another free speech …

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