04/14/25 Missouri Mondays - URGENT MOLeg Protect Direct Democracy, NO to Abortion Ban & Federal SAVE Act – Speak up! Take action!
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- Apr 14
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Welcome to Missouri Mondays!
“When you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have to speak up. You have to say something; you have to do something.” John Lewis
What we can do this week to make a difference!
MOLeg and Federal legislation calls to action – URGENT! Tell U.S. Senators Hawley and Schmitt to vote NO on HR 22 The SAVE Act, requiring citizenship documentation to register to vote in federal elections. URGENT! Call your State Representative and tell them to vote NO on HCS HJR 73 abortion ban and NO to SB22 "Let Politicians Lie Act”! More calls to action details here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ub5TIXte62ZkZm0NJjPGJgCoUz2MY2ZP93Srl6ocFFY/edit?tab=t.0
Connect with organizations looking for volunteers or donations to help support their work. Details here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10lQQyYzV3vKqYe9aKlclBZomZbstuPr6FDI_9zEHX_0/edit?usp=sharing
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UPCOMING EVENTS / WAYS TO GET INVOLVED!
MISSOURI VOTER PROTECTION COALITION (MOVPC) MEETING
MONDAY MORNINGS
Online (Zoom)
10:00AM
To sign up text “MOVPC” to 66866 or register here to join the meeting: bit.ly/protectmovoters
Join voter protection advocates from all across the state and find out how you can take action on legislation to protect voting rights, improve access to the ballot and work to remove barriers to voting in Missouri!
Register here to join the meeting: http://bit.ly/protectmovoters
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THIS WEEK’S MOLEG AND FEDERAL LEGISLATION CALL TO ACTION GUIDE FROM LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS KC - April 13
ALL CALL TO ACTION DETAILS HERE: https://lwvkc.org/content.aspx?page_id=722&club_id=477430&emtid=278302976841&mtid=580132257397&ht=0
URGENT! Tell U.S. Senators Hawley and Schmitt to vote NO on HR 22 The SAVE Act, requiring citizenship documentation to register to vote in federal elections
URGENT! Call your State Representative and tell them to vote NO on HCS HJR 73 abortion ban!
URGENT! Call your State Representative and tell them to protect direct democracy and vote NO on SB22 "Let Politicians Lie Act”!
Additional calls to action on:
Submit witness testimony for MO House Elections Committee to vote yes on HB1055 creating a process for voters to provide missing information on an absentee ballot envelope
Oppose HCS HBs 195 & 1119 "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act"
Oppose SB 326 Prohibits state colleges, universities, and proprietary schools from enforcing Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) statements
Oppose SB 681 tax credit for contributions made to pregnancy resource centers
Oppose HB 1175 reenacting the "Second Amendment Preservation Act"
Support SS/SB 38 the "Missouri Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (Missouri CROWN) Act" to prohibit certain discriminatory practices as such practices relate to hairstyles in elementary and secondary educational institutions
Support SS#2/SB 79 modifying multiple provisions relating to health care
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LOCAL ACTION - Kansas City
ABORTION ACTION MISSOURI
Defend Amendment 3 Rally KC
Saturday, April 19 - 11:00AM-noon
Trinity United Methodist Church- Parking lot
620 E Armour Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64109
Register here: https://secure.everyaction.com/scZs4G1mNUKj5GDUBRhtTg2
Missourians fueled last year’s Amendment 3 victory enshrining the right to abortion and reproductive freedom in our state Constitution. This Missouri Legislative Session, anti-abortion politicians are afraid of our power and are dead set on undermining our growing access to abortion care and bodily autonomy. Abortion Action Missouri is hosting regional Defend Amendment 3 Rallies to show the power of our Missouri-grown movement for reproductive freedom. Join Missourians across the state at our Kansas City rally to show them that we will stop at nothing to defend Amendment 3 and protect abortion rights!
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LOCAL ACTION - KC / Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY DEMOCRATS
Website: jacksoncodems.org
Email: Tyler@jacksoncodems.org
Our local Democrat clubs are meeting all April long! Find your local club and get involved! We have local elections this month, but preparations are already happening for the important elections coming in 2026 and beyond. Get connected with your local Democrat clubs and see how you can make a difference. There are also new progressive groups organizing across our entire region, so stay on the lookout for opportunities near you. Not sure where you belong? Take a chance and attend an upcoming meeting, or send an email to Tyler@jacksoncodems.org and we will do our best to connect you somewhere!
April Democrat Club Meetings
Wednesday April 16th - Blue Springs Democrats - 6:30PM - The Table
Thursday April 17th - Raytown Democrats - 7PM - Las Chiles
Saturday April 19th - South Kansas City Democrats - 10AM - Mid Continent Library Red Bridge
Wednesday April 23rd - United Eastern Democrats - 6PM - Courthouse Exchange
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NATIONAL RESISTANCE ACTION - KC AREA
INDIVISIBLE KANSAS CITY SAVE DEMOCRACY RALLY
EVERY WEDNESDAY 4:30-6:30pm
Sen. Josh Hawley’s Office
400 E 9th St
Kansas City, MO 64106
Details and sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/755635/
Indivisible Kansas City
Website: https://indivisiblekansascity.org/
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NATIONAL RESISTANCE ACTION - KC AREA
Indivisible Blue Brookside
Every Thursday 1:30 - 2:30
Sen. Josh Hawley Office
400 E 9th St
Kansas City, MO 64106
Details and sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/755986/
Contact for Indivisible Blue Brookside / sign up for email newsletter: bluebrookside@gmail.com
Rally at Sen. Hawley’s downtown office. Bring signs! Let's meet on the sidewalk on 9th street just south of the Federal Courthouse where his office is located. We can send in six people at a time to talk to his staff so bring your talking points!
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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/
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JEFFERSON CITY
National Day of Action to Defend Democracy
Saturday, April 19
12:00PM - 2:00 PM
Missouri State Capitol
201 West Capitol Avenue
Jefferson City, MO, 65101
Find more events and information on the 50501 website here: https://www.fiftyfifty.one
On April 19, we honor the 250th anniversary of the first battle of the Revolutionary War Siege of Boston in the Revolutionary War, a defining moment in America’s quest for freedom. Join us for a peaceful and lawful gathering to foster unity, mutual respect, and open dialogue as we come together–many voices, one purpose–to inspire change and safeguard our democracy.
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MORE WAYS TO GET INVOLVED! ORGANIZATIONS THAT NEED YOUR HELP!
Find additional events and ways to get involved: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SZqI3j4nv2N3ylrsLTYXHa60aNMC-a4GlXZyj08lmPw/edit?usp=sharing
NEW! Check out our new “Organization Resources” list here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10lQQyYzV3vKqYe9aKlclBZomZbstuPr6FDI_9zEHX_0/edit?usp=sharing
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MISSOURI MONDAYS NEWS SUPPLEMENT!
With so much important news each week we don’t want you to miss a thing! Check out our MISSOURI MONDAYS NEWS SUPPLEMENT here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wMmphHQfXS3af8AnxQ145XN9hEfv6RLmtS5XTv-XcFk/edit?usp=sharing
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