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01/19/26 Missouri Mondays - “The time is always right to do what is right” and there is much to do! Stand Up Fight Back at the MO Capitol Wed Jan 21!

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Inspirational quote by Martin Luther King Jr.: "The time is always right to do what is right."
Inspirational quote by Martin Luther King Jr.: "The time is always right to do what is right."

Welcome to Missouri Mondays!


Today as we celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we want to share an important reminder from the Missouri Voter Protection Coalition to “recommit our fight for equality and justice.” “MLK Day is a DAY ON FOR DEMOCRACY. MLK understood the power of the people through the power of our vote, and the words he offered at the May 1957 "Give Us The Ballot" speech reflect MOVPC's Values of Equity, Agency, Dignity and Self-Determination.”  Listen to Dr. King’s speech here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OPiMw-MDUk  “Take part in an event in your community and with your community - whether in person or virtually. If you can't get out in person, make a commitment to educate yourself and engage in a digital action.”


Dr. King famously said, "The time is always right to do what is right". There is no perfect moment to take action. We must act now in service of justice and the greater good.  


There is much to do but together we will make a difference!  Help us spread the word by sharing this email and the link to sign up for our weekly Missouri Mondays e-newsletter: https://www.moactionalliance.com/signup.


FOLLOW US on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/MOActionAlliance, on Bluesky @moaction.bsky.social, on Instagram at moactionalliance, and check out our website at http://www.MOActionAlliance.com





CALLS TO ACTION / UPCOMING EVENTS



*NO MOVPC MEETING MON JAN 19 IN HONOR OF DR MLK JR DAY”


MISSOURI VOTER PROTECTION COALITION (MOVPC) MEETING

10AM Online (Zoom)

To sign up text “MOVPC” to 66866 or register here: bit.ly/protectmovoters

MOVPC meets virtually Monday mornings. 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 support our work by making a donation today!





TAKE URGENT ACTION ON MO LEGISLATION!


Take action on one or more bills affecting Voting Rights/Elections, Reproductive Rights, Education (Trans/LGBTQIA+Rights), Health Care, Firearms


All bill details and talking points provided by The League of Women Voters KC Legislative Bulletin.  https://lwvkc.org/content.aspx?page_id=722&club_id=477430&emtid=302418126992&mtid=580132257397&ht=0






TUES JAN 20 - KANSAS CITY


MLK Day of Service: Volunteer to Assemble Hygiene Kits

Tuesday, January 20

Time: 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Central Library

14 W. 10th St. 

Kansas City, MO 64105

 

Earlier this month, the Library collected donations of personal care products for distribution to those in need. To advance Dr. King's vision of a “beloved community,” drop by any time during the event to assemble the items into kits. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.






TUES JAN 20 - KANSAS CITY METRO


BOOTS ON THE GROUND MIDWEST

Community Defense Training

Tuesday, Jan 20

6:30pm


Boots on the Ground Midwest Community Defense Training: Know your rights. Learn how to support our immigrant community and be an effective ICE witness.  Sign up here:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VXjbKcuByletlUSG0zOeBlm_1SRDcsz3nPWrB8bwTnk/viewform





TUES JAN 20 - COLUMBIA 

RESPECT MO VOTERS TOWNHALL

Tuesday, Jan 20

6:00-8:00PM

Hexagon Alley

111 S 9th St 10

Columbia, MO 65201

Upcoming townhalls in Cameron, Joplin, additional locations TBD:  https://respectmovoters.org/townhalls





WED JAN 21 - JEFFERSON CITY


STAND UP FIGHT BACK DAY OF ACTION

Wednesday, Jan 21

11am-2pm

Missouri Capitol Building

Jefferson City, MO 


In Missouri, our freedoms belong to all of us — no matter our race, income, or who we love. Our elected officials work for us, not the other way around. But politicians in Jefferson City are trying to divide us so they can get away with stealing our paid sick days, our right to an abortion, and our votes. We’re sending a clear message: working people deserve better — and we’re done playing defense. We voted for paid sick time, abortion access, and fair maps, but politicians tried to silence us. Now it’s time to make them listen.  On January 21, we’re standing up and fighting back to make the welfare of the people the supreme law.  Hosted by Missouri Jobs with Justice, Promo Missouri, Missouri Workers Center






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 VOTERS DECIDE!  Add your name here: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/hoskins-and-hanaway-must-follow-the-mo-constitution





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 19



















WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HONOR RENEE GOOD AND ALL ICE VICTIMS


American Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman posted on Facebook:  


“On January 7th, 2026, ICE agents murdered Renee Nicole Good by shooting her in the head through her car window. She was a poet and writer, a wife, and a mother of three.  Like many, I am horrified by the ongoing violence that ICE wages upon our community. Across our country, we are witnessing discrimination and brutality on an unconscionable scale. We remember and mourn not only Renee, but all those ICE has killed, including Silverio Villegas Gonzalez and Keith Porter, who were also shot by ICE. We also remember the 32 individuals who died in ICE custody last year, with 2025 marking the deadliest year in ICE’s history in over two decades.


I encourage you to donate to my fundraiser for @ACLUMN who are currently engaged in legal action against ICE - https://www.aclu-mn.org/


Other ways to offer support include donating to organizations such as: 


Unidos MN @UnidosMN - https://unidos-mn.org/


Monarcha Rapid Response Line at monarcamn.org/ 


Immigrant Law Center MN @immigrantlawcentermn - https://www.ilcm.org/


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Help support immigrants in the KC Metro


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





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THANK YOU! for staying informed and taking action to make a difference!


Invite your friends and neighbors to join us and sign up for Missouri Action Alliance and this Missouri Mondays weekly email at bit.ly/3pF99Uw


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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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