What I learned after protesting ICE on a street corner in Hays, Kansas

By: Sam Foglesong

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: February 5, 2026

Words: 1,081

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Two years ago, when I moved to Hays, I knew that I would be moving to a town mostly populated by right-wing conservatives. Despite being an avowed lefty, this didn’t bother me.

My closest friend and his entire family are quintessential American conservatives. Over the years, we have been on countless camping trips and vacations. They introduced me to guns, taught me to shoot and took me on my first deer hunt. Late at night …

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