Mary Sanchez
Reporter
Mary Sanchez is a nationally syndicated columnist with Tribune Content Agency. She has also been a metro columnist for The Kansas City Star and member of the Star’s editorial board, in addition to her years spent reporting on race, class, criminal justice and educational issues. Sanchez is a native of Kansas City.
Stories by Mary Sanchez
Cameron Lamb Case Stirs Emotions of Those Who Have Lost Loved Ones in Police Shootings
Families that have lost loved ones in police shootings have been both encouraged and retraumatized by the recent Cameron Lamb case.
Critical Race Theory: War of Words, and Curriculums
Suburban school districts are grappling with how to teach race in education, becoming ground zero in an increasingly politicized fight over critical race theory and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
Future of Work: The Future of Workplaces
The COVID-19 pandemic is changing where and how we work. Workplaces, now more than ever, aren’t just places to get things done. They’re increasingly a battleground over health and safety.
Emergency Calls: What Do Kansas Citians Ask of Police?
A new program at the Kansas City Police Department is capturing more granular data about how often residents summon officers, and why.
How Many Police Does It Take To Protect and Serve Kansas City?
The proper number and deployment of police officers needed to protect and service the community lies at the heart of the legal and budget fight involving the Kansas City Police Department.
Most Wanted In Kansas City: More Police Recruits
The Kansas City Police Department is struggling to fill more than 200 open positions.
More High School Seniors Are Hesitating About College
The pandemic has disrupted the normal pipeline for college admissions. It’s all starting to show up in data that could spell trouble for the future of higher education.
For Frontline Workers, No Vaccine for Mental Health
Six in 10 health care workers said the pandemic negatively affected their mental health. Here's what mental health experts say needs to happen.
Violence in the Emergency Room
Health care workers are the victims in about half of all workplace assaults, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Emergency room workers are especially vulnerable, and the pandemic is making it worse.
Turning Data to Dialogue: Police Stop Data and the Search for Solutions
Missouri has some of the nation’s most comprehensive and longstanding data on police traffic stops. Yet for all of the tallying and annual reports and statements of concern, little has changed.