She learned how to “pull a permit” to protest at the Kansas capitol, and she connected with others in the state who wanted their voices heard too. “I will say that I honestly believe the safest police place in America to get arrested is in the capitol,” Peterson said. The other Kansans arrested were Miranda Bachman, Shelby Hermosillo, Olivia Phillips, Gary Phillips, Becky Norlin, Michelle Jones and Sara Gillum. Visiting legislatorsWhile in Washington, the group visited Kansas U.S. representatives’ and senators’ offices, speaking with their staff about the national political environment. But in Moran’s office, Peterson said, she was talking to them about the cards when suddenly the capitol police arrived to escort them out.