The early struggle for LGBTQ rights in the 1960s and 1970s has typically been told from the perspective of the coasts—in places like New York, San Fran...| University Press of Kansas
Born in Kansas, Plainspoken Books is a boutique trade imprint for nonfiction books that amplify the voices of the Midwest by telling local stories of| University Press of Kansas
The University Press of Kansas has launched Plainspoken Books, a new nonfiction trade imprint focused on bringing Midwest stories into national| University Press of Kansas
Judy Grahn Award for Lesbian Nonfiction, FinalistWhile car-crash victim Sharon Kowalski lay comatose in the hospital, battle lines were drawn between her par...| University Press of Kansas
In this deeply researched and powerfully written exposé, Mike Steve Collins pulls back the curtain on the networks of power and influence that are pul...| University Press of Kansas
Back in my science-fiction-reading high school days, I devoured a tale by Harlan Ellison with a self-explanatory title: “I Have No Mouth and I Must| University Press of Kansas
Bronze Medalist, Education (Commentary/Theory), Independent Publisher Book AwardsWith evocative storytelling and incisive research, Katie Rose Guest Pryal br...| University Press of Kansas
Today’s political conversations often celebrate isolationism. Oddly, the 1920s are still widely considered isolationist even though that depiction was| University Press of Kansas
Much of the world today views America as an imperialist nation bent on global military, economic, and cultural domination. At home few share this negative vi...| University Press of Kansas
When I wrote Citizenship and Democratic Doubt more than twenty years ago, I was convinced that the Progressive tradition provides the resources for| University Press of Kansas
Winner: APSA Sexuality and Politics Section Best Book AwardOn June 15, 2020, the Supreme Court ruled in Bostock v. Clayton County, in a 6-to-3 decision with ...| University Press of Kansas
Bostock v. Clayton County (2020) was a landmark victory for transgender rights. The Supreme Court ruled that employment discrimination on the basis of| University Press of Kansas
The current administration of the federal government in the United States has launched an official campaign against diversity, equality, and inclusion in| University Press of Kansas
June is Pride Month! It is a time to celebrate being LGBTQ+—to joyfully declare one’s identity without fear. Amid all the celebratory parades and| University Press of Kansas
For many Americans, this June feels different. It’s the month queer Americans affirm our community in Pride celebrations millions of our friends and loved| University Press of Kansas
The son of an immigrant, Charles Evans Hughes was more concerned about immigrant issues than most Progressives. He never forgot how Benjamin Franklin’s| University Press of Kansas
During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Awareness Month, it is important to recall how courageous people of Asian heritage struggled to attain| University Press of Kansas
On January 20, 2025, the first day of his second term, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14148, Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive| University Press of Kansas
I define stigma against mentally disabled people as a process that creates negative stereotyping and isolation, typically based on the irrational fear of| University Press of Kansas
The US is experiencing a state of turmoil. Discontent is everywhere. Pundits are openly considering whether the republic can survive the state of crisis.| University Press of Kansas
Back in the old days—the 1970s—when I worked in advertising and was tuned into the marketing tactics that captured the hearts and minds of consumers,| University Press of Kansas
During Women’s History Month, it is important to recognize how American first ladies have moved the needle for women in the US and around the globe. While| University Press of Kansas
By Rylie Oswald John Kenneth White, author of Grand Old Unraveling, talks about combating political conspiracy theories during election season in a Author John Kenneth White talks about combatting conspiracy theories in a digital age.| University Press of Kansas
by Rylie Oswald The University Press of Kansas has compiled a list of titles to commemorate Pride Month. June is the anniversary month of the Stonewall| University Press of Kansas