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The TKC Communiqué - Saturday News Link Ride

The TKC Communiqué
The TKC Communiqué - Saturday News Link Ride
By Tony • Issue #18 • View online
Good afternoon dudes.
We hope you’re staying cool and that the A/C is chugging along properly.
Right now we want to share more than a few important links that have influenced our news day.
Today’s note not only offesr a perspective about the world around us but also provides a peek at where we’re coming from … Take a look and enjoy!!!

As Always, Local News First
This is our top story for right now given a great deal of outrage building along with confusion over map lines that haven’t been communicated well with residents.
KANSAS CITY SUFFERS STREETCAR TAX ASSESSMENT AMBUSH!!!
Today, thousands of Kansas City homeowners cry out in vain as toy train tax bills arrive in the mail.
www.tonyskansascity.com  •  Share
We notice local news trying to clean up this story and attempting to assure readers that it’ll never happen or that the payouts are far off. I wouldn’t be so certain either way.
Kansas City Mayor Q Signs On To Slavery Reparations Promise!!!
“Eleven U.S. mayors — from Los Angeles to Kansas City — have pledged to pay reparations for slavery to a small group of Black residents in their cities”
www.tonyskansascity.com  •  Share
Reinforcements In Kansas City Crime Fight
Keeping Communities on Guard group revamps effort to tackle crime
As violent crime continues to tear families apart in the Kansas City metro, a group of anti-violence advocates wants to renew their efforts to make an impact on the community. The Keeping Communities On Guard, or KCOGs, have been around for more than 10 years.
www.kshb.com  •  Share
Tragedy Overnight In The Dotte
Victim in late teens shot, killed in Kansas City, Kansas
Victim in late teens shot, killed in Kansas City, Kansas
A victim in his late teens was shot and killed early Saturday in Kansas City, Kansas, authorities say.
www.wibw.com  •  Share
Objections Run Deep
KCK neighbors want Parkwood pool open | News | kctv5.com
KCK neighbors want Parkwood pool open | News | kctv5.com
Quindaro Boulevard in KCK acted as a dividing line Friday with community members on one side and government representatives on the other.
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Kansas City Loves To Count Other People’s Money
Which of Kansas City's public companies is the most valuable?
Which of Kansas City's public companies is the most valuable?
When Sprint departed, Cerner seemed like the heir apparent for Kansas City’s most valuable company. Until it wasn’t.
fox4kc.com  •  Share
LGBT Community Nationwide Pushes Back Against Small Time Politico Who Quickly Regretted His Statement
North Kansas City councilman equates pedophilia with LGBTQ people
North Kansas City councilman is facing calls to leave office or possibly be recalled by voters after public remarks
www.losangelesblade.com  •  Share
Another KCMO Crash As Streets Becoming Increasingly Dangerous Nationwide
4 hurt in crash Friday at 29th, Benton in Kansas City
Kansas City police are investigating a crash Friday afternoon that injured four people, including two children.
www.kmbc.com  •  Share
Mighty Impressive Achievement Down By The River
Kansas City kayaker attempts to break Mississippi River speed record
A Kansas City nurse is attempting to set a speed record, by paddling the entire length of the Mississippi river.
www.kfvs12.com  •  Share
Today’s Teachable Moment
Kansas Citians learn significance of Juneteenth
For the first time, The United States will recognize Juneteenth as a federal holiday, and people in Kansas City are using the moment to learn more about the history of Black people in the country.
www.kshb.com  •  Share
Across The Nation & Around The World
Holi-Daze Pushed Back
Juneteenth As A National Holiday Is Symbolism Without Progress (Op/Ed) : NPR
There is a growing discontent in the African American community with symbolic gestures that are presented as progress without any accompanying economic or structural change.
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Progressives Protest For Blessing
Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu accuses Catholic bishops of hypocrisy, 'dares' the Church to deny him Communion | Fox News
Rep. Ted Lieu went on a rant this weekend against the Catholic Church calling U.S. bishops “hypocrites” and “nakedly partisan” for seeking to update Communion guidance that could rebuke politicians like President Biden and Speaker Nancy Pelosi for supporting abortion policies. 
www.foxnews.com  •  Share
Goodbye Champ
Bidens announce their 'beloved' German Shepherd Champ has died
The Bidens announced Saturday that Champ, their “beloved” German Shepherd who had been with their family since 2008, has died.
www.cnn.com  •  Share
FUNDING FOR TROOP REASSIGNMENTS!?!
First on CNN: Biden administration moves to make gender confirmation surgery available through Veteran Affairs health care system - CNNPolitics
Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough is moving to make gender confirmation surgery available to transgender veterans through Veterans Affairs health care coverage.
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MAGA Sour Grapes Outrage Helps No One
Kevin McCarthy defends Mike Pence, says he is NOT a 'traitor' after hecklers drown out VP with boos | Daily Mail Online
Kevin McCarthy appeared on Fox News Friday and came to the defense of Mike Pence after he was heckled.
www.dailymail.co.uk  •  Share
TV Snooze Pitchman Looses On COVID
The Spectacular Failure of MyPillow Guy Mike Lindell’s Mask Operation
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell decided to retrofit his factories to make masks instead at the start of the pandemic. Now, after losing millions, he hates masks and wants to burn them.
www.thedailybeast.com  •  Share
POLICE PREP FOR VIOLENT SUMMER!!!
US law enforcement 'very nervous' about proactive policing as gun violence soars - CNN
A team of Portland Police Bureau officers that responded to the city’s violent summer of protests has disbanded because of what their union called a “politically driven” decision to indict a member on criminal charges.
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Creeper Content Confronts Legal Pushback
Dozens of women are suing Pornhub alleging it shared nonconsensual sex videos
Pornhub and its parent company are being sued by women who claim the sites shared sexual videos without their consent. Pornhub denies the allegation.
www.usatoday.com  •  Share
American Burning Sensation
Heat Wave Unleashes Record-High Temps From California To Great Plains : NPR
From the Great Plains to the California coast, a powerful “heat dome” is setting records. This one is stronger and bigger and is appearing earlier than normal.
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Celeb Stuff Just For Fun
Still Worth A Peek
See Geena Davis & Susan Sarandon Recreate Their "Thelma & Louise" Kiss
In honor of the 30th anniversary of “Thelma & Louise,” Susan Sarandon recreated her kiss with Geena Davis from the bittersweet finale scene.
bestlifeonline.com  •  Share
Classic Look From J-Lo
Jennifer Lopez looks like a real-life Barbie doll in poolside photo | HELLO!
Hustlers star Jennifer Lopez wowed fans with a new Barbie doll look amid Bennifer romance
www.hellomagazine.com  •  Share
Comedian Stands Up For Latino Flix
Bill Maher Weighs In On Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘In the Heights’ Controversy: “Stand Up To These Bullies”
Bill Maher had some advice for Lin-Manuel Miranda on Friday. “Stop the apologizing,” said Maher about Miranda’s reaction to criticism that his new film, In the Heights, does not depict more darkly-colored Puerto Ricans onscreen. “You’re the guy who made the founding fathers Black and Hispanic! I don’t think you have to apologize to Twitter.” […]
www.yahoo.com  •  Share
Rising Star Stands Up For Herself
Internets Sensation Confronts Battle Of The Bulge
Jazz Jennings Reveals She Gained 100 Lbs Over Two Years Battling 'Binge-Eating Disorder'
“I’m posting this photo because it’s time for me to address my weight gain and hold myself accountable.”
toofab.com  •  Share
Comics Confront Cultural Shift
"Loki" and the opportunity for trans representation in Marvel | Salon.com
The second episode seems to hint that the show could offer something promising … or sorely disappoint us
www.salon.com  •  Share
No Idea Who This Is But Her Vacay Pix Are Nice
Sarah Snyder's Jamaica Vacation
Sarah Snyder’s Jamaica Vacation
www.tmz.com  •  Share
We All Mourn In Our Own Way
In Nicer News
Check Local Lady Hipster Gear Winning
Styling into women’s fashion, ULAH sees its next season in brand extensions, not duplicating stores
When ULAH opens its first women’s store concept this fall, it’s expected to be just the first retail extension of the popular upscale men’s boutique — and a sign the brand is fine-tuning its niche after a major e-commerce shift.
www.startlandnews.com  •  Share
Sounds Like Kansas City Coming Back From COVID
Make Music KC flaunts free concerts for longest day of the year
If Kansas Citians are looking to partake in a city-wide celebration of music on Monday, June 21, we hear (for now) that the heat is supposed to subside.
www.thepitchkc.com  •  Share
Meth Town Helps Out
Hundreds of people volunteer for a day of service in Independence
Hundreds of people spent their Saturday volunteering to help out the Independence School District.
www.kshb.com  •  Share
Listen To Tales Of Urban Core Good Deeds
Northeast News | 189: Northeast Community Center's Harmony Project - Northeast News
On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast we’re joined by Northeast Community Center’s Development Director Kyla Pitts-Zevin and Executive …
northeastnews.net  •  Share
TKC Fave Local Link Of The Day: Kansas City Urban Renewal Tourism!!!
And So . . .
In this section, I’m gonna start putting TKC Newsletter subscriber comments and other odds & ends … Hopefully, something more than just the pissed off commentary from blog comments.
SO SEND US A QUICK NOTE FOR THE NEWSLETTER!!!
Making this daily blast an even better mode of TKC COMMUNITY communication is our goal.
In the meantime, the quote about the streetcar tax hike is my favorite local insight …
“So the streetcar extension is either intent on ruining Father’s Day OR we’re getting a quick start on paying back reparations for Juneteenth.”
As always, thanks for reading …
AND HAVE A SAFE & FUN SATURDAY NIGHT!!!
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