01/05/26 Missouri Mondays - Resolve to stand up for democracy, fight for what is right, speak out against injustice!
- Admin
- Jan 5
- 7 min read
Welcome to the first Missouri Mondays of 2026.
The President’s bombing of Venezuela and abduction of President Maduro and his wife shocked the nation and the world. Several Missouri Republicans including U.S. Reps. Mark Alford and Ann Wagner, and U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt praised the President and expressed support for the invasion and capture of President Maduro. Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II issued the following statement, “The president’s reckless decision to put our servicemembers in harm’s way by attacking a sovereign nation without a coherent rationale or approval from Congress is unconstitutional, destabilizing to the region, and deeply damaging to America’s reputation around the world.”
“While there is not a single individual who will defend the actions of a murderous and illegitimate dictator in Nicolas Maduro, the use of military force to enact regime change in a foreign nation has proven disastrous to our national security and economic interests in recent history. Moreover, such shortsighted decision-making will only embolden despots around the world, giving tyrants in Russia and China an excuse to utilize their own military forces to depose leaders with whom they disagree.
“Whether it was the illegal strikes in Iran, Nigeria, or off the coast of South America, there is no question that this careless decision is the culmination of Congressional Republican refusal to hold the Executive Branch accountable and maintain the checks and balances that are essential to strategic and well-informed foreign policy. Now, because of this dereliction of duty, the president claims our troops and tax dollars will ‘run’ Venezuela ‘until such time as a proper transition can take place’.
“As Congress returns to Washington, the administration must immediately brief the people’s elected representatives about the legal justifications of this attack, the short-term risks to our troops and civilians, and the long-term strategy to ensure the situation in Venezuela does not result in another quagmire that the American people do not support and cannot afford.”
The President’s illegal war with Venezuela will be costly and will not help Americans struggling to put food on the table nor will it help those losing access to healthcare due to skyrocketing premiums without ACA subsidies.
Missouri lawmakers return to Jefferson City this week for the start of the 2026 Legislative Session. We celebrate the hard fought victory of the $15.00 minimum wage increase starting January 1, but workers have been cruelly denied the earned paid sick leave voters approved because the GOP majority repealed it. Last session the GOP also passed a deceitful abortion ban measure that will be on the ballot later this year. Right now they are fighting in court to stop MO voters from having a say on the rigged Congressional district maps ordered by the President, despite petition gatherers turning in over 305,000 signatures for a citizens referendum.
We cannot stay silent while they do nothing to try to make our lives better, focus their time and efforts on rigging the system against us, ignore and overturn our votes, and disregard the Constitution and rule of law. We must hold our electeds accountable and help elect their replacements when necessary.
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CALLS TO ACTION / UPCOMING EVENTS
MON JAN 5 - STATEWIDE ACTION (ONLINE)
MISSOURI VOTER PROTECTION COALITION (MOVPC) MEETING
Monday, January 5
10AM Online (Zoom)
To sign up text “MOVPC” to 66866 or register here: bit.ly/protectmovoters
Join us for our first meeting of the new year! MOVPC meets virtually every Monday. Join voter advocates across the state helping to ensure voting is free, fair and accessible to all Missourians!
Learn more about Missouri Voter Protection Coalition (MOVPC) and help fund our critical work for voting rights!
Website: https://www.movpc.org/
SAVE THE DATE! FEBRUARY 3, 2026 - JEFFERSON CITY
MISSOURI VOTER PROTECTION COALITION
VOTING RIGHTS LOBBY DAY 2026
Tuesday, February 3
9:30am - 2:30pm
Missouri State Capitol
Jefferson City, MO
NOW - STATEWIDE
PEOPLE NOT POLITICIANS MO CALL TO ACTION ON GERRYMANDERED MAPS!
Tell Secy of State Hoskins and Attorney General Hanaway they must follow the MO Constitution! Missourians' voices must be heard. Add your name here: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/hoskins-and-hanaway-must-follow-the-mo-constitution
The Missouri Constitution clearly states "any measure referred to the people shall take effect when approved by a majority of the votes cast thereon, and not otherwise." (Article III 52(b)) When Missourians submitted 305,968 signatures to the Missouri Secretary of State to put HB1, politicians' gerrymandered map, to a vote of the people, the map should immediately be paused and not go into effect.
But Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins and Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway don't like following the Missouri Constitution. Unelected AG Hanaway claims the maps have gone into effect, and SOS Hoskins has gone along with her claim that the map has gone into effect on Thursday, December 11.
Tell Hoskins and Hanaway to follow the MO Constitution and let the voters decide! Add your name here: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/hoskins-and-hanaway-must-follow-the-mo-constitution
MON JAN 5 - STATEWIDE (ONLINE)
Democratic Legislative Network
Hosted by the Missouri Democratic Party
Monday nights (Online)
7:00PM
Zoom link/Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bGhQ7xqeQdaASSPycnD-Bg
The Democratic Legislative Network call is hosted by the Missouri Democratic Party. Join us each Monday night to get key updates, action items, and upcoming events across the state. Find out how to get involved and make your voice heard! We win when we organize. We organize by building trust. We build trust by showing up.
JANUARY - STATEWIDE ACTION MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
RESPECT MISSOURI VOTERS (Statewide)
WHO WE ARE - Respect Missouri Voters is a grassroots, volunteer-led campaign working to protect the citizen initiative process and make our government work for everyday Missourians. Our goal is straightforward but vital - pass a state constitutional amendment to protect majority rule in Missouri. We need 2,500 volunteers in order to gather signatures. Join our campaign to pass a ballot initiative for a state constitutional amendment that will BAN politicians from:
Overturning initiatives that voters have already passed
Attacking citizens' ability to use the initiative process
Deceiving voters with confusing ballot language
*Website: https://respectmovoters.org/
*TAKE ACTION / Volunteer Resources: https://respectmovoters.org/take-action#convo
*SIGN THE PETITION EVENTS (multiple locations): https://respectmovoters.org/sign-here
*ATTEND A TOWNHALL (multiple locations):
SAVE THE DATE! MON JAN 12 - STATEWIDE (ONLINE)
Respect MO Voters
All Hands 2nd Mondays Respect MO Voters Volunteer Call
Monday, Jan 12
6:00PM
The second Monday each month volunteers from across Missouri will gather virtually to make plans for action, engage with each other, and BAN Missouri politicians from attacking the will of the people. Register now to get an invitation to hear campaign updates and find ways you can get connected and organize with fellow defenders of democracy!
IMMIGRATION KNOW YOUR RIGHTS TRAINING / VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Advocates for Immigrants Rights and Reconciliation (AIRR) provides “Know Your Rights” training for community members who are directly impacted by immigration policies. No matter where you were born or what your immigration status is, you have rights under the constitution. During this training, we will review people's constitutional rights. AIRR’s goal is to educate, train and empower as many community members as possible to feel confident with their knowledge of their due process rights in order to exercise them to keep themselves and their families safe. This training also offers a plan of action when a person is detained. Additionally, AIRR offers Know Your Rights to allies and service providers on how to better protect the community they serve.
*AIRR Know Your Rights training info here: https://airrkc.org/know-your-rights
*Sign up to volunteer with AIRR here: https://airrkc.org/volunteer
*Sign up for AIRR newsletter here: https://secure.everyaction.com/zo2X-H5z3U61AnoU2KDqeg2
ONGOING NATIONAL RESISTANCE ACTION FROM ANYWHERE
5 CALLS
Make your voice heard. 5 Calls is the easiest and most effective way for U.S. constituents to make a political impact. We’re the team making advocacy accessible. 5Calls makes it easy for you to reach your members of Congress and make your voice heard.
We research issues, write scripts that clearly articulate a progressive position, figure out the most influential decision-makers, and collect phone numbers for their offices. All you have to do is call. For more information: https://5calls.org/
Sample Issues Week of Jan 5
Stop the Military Escalation with Venezuela (UPDATED 1/3) - https://5calls.org/issue/trump-venezuela-extrajudicial-murder/
Demand the Release of the Epstein Case Files (UPDATED 12/21) - https://5calls.org/issue/release-epstein-files/
Stop the Dismantling of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) - https://5calls.org/issue/ncar-national-center-for-atmospheric-research/
Protect Funding and Access to Gender-Affirming Care (UPDATED 12/19) - https://5calls.org/issue/gender-affirming-care-ban/
Extend the Affordable Care Act Premium Tax Credits (UPDATED 12/17) - https://5calls.org/issue/aca-healthcare-tax-credits-budget-reconciliation/
Demand Action Against Gun Violence - https://5calls.org/issue/gun-safety-reform/
End Trump's Dictator Rule: Demand Impeachment - https://5calls.org/issue/trump-dictator-abuse-of-power/
Protect State-Level AI Regulation (UPDATED 12/15) - https://5calls.org/issue/state-ai-regulation-ban/
Stop the Aggressive ICE Raids and Attacks on Immigrants - https://5calls.org/issue/ice-raids-abuse-detention/
Stop the Anti-Vaccine Takeover of the CDC (UPDATED 12/5) - https://5calls.org/issue/center-for-disease-control-cdc-kennedy/
Impeach Pete Hegseth (UPDATED 12/1) - https://5calls.org/issue/pete-hegseth-resignation-signal-national-security/
Oppose the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) - https://5calls.org/issue/kids-online-safety-act-kosa/
Support Ukraine (UPDATED 12/8) - https://5calls.org/issue/ukraine-russia-zelinsky/
Stop AI Medicare Death Panels - https://5calls.org/issue/wiser-program-medicare-ai/
Impeach Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (UPDATED 11/21) - https://5calls.org/issue/rfk-hhs-autism-registry-vaccines/
Stop the Dismantling of Federal Education Programs and Workforce - https://5calls.org/issue/protect-department-of-education/
Constituent Services: Report Your Concerns to Your Representatives - https://5calls.org/issue/constituent-services-concerned-voter/
MORE ORGANIZATIONS THAT NEED YOUR HELP & WAYS TO GET INVOLVED!
*World Central Kitchen – WCK responds to natural disasters, man-made crises, and humanitarian emergencies around the world. Support their work to provide fresh meals to those in need.
Website: https://wck.org/
Make a donation: https://donate.wck.org/campaign/749360/donate
*Additional Organization Resources list here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10lQQyYzV3vKqYe9aKlclBZomZbstuPr6FDI_9zEHX_0/edit?usp=sharing
*Events and ways to get involved: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SZqI3j4nv2N3ylrsLTYXHa60aNMC-a4GlXZyj08lmPw/edit?usp=sharing
MISSOURI MONDAYS NEWS SUPPLEMENT!
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THANK YOU! for staying informed and taking action to make a difference!
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In solidarity,
Missouri Action Alliance
“Salus Populi Suprema Lex Esto” - “Let the welfare of the people be the supreme law.” –State of Missouri Motto
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