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04/21/25 Missouri Mondays - “Freedom is the continuous action we must all take!” Stop MOLeg attacks on Amendment 3, Prop A, LGBTQ rights, more!

  • Writer: Admin
    Admin
  • Apr 21
  • 6 min read

A group of people stands together at a rally, holding signs in support of abortion rights, including messages like "Safe Legal Abortions" and "Don't Ban Abortion." They are gathered outdoors, with trees and houses in the background, demonstrating unity and advocacy for reproductive rights.
A group of people stands together at a rally, holding signs in support of abortion rights, including messages like "Safe Legal Abortions" and "Don't Ban Abortion." They are gathered outdoors, with trees and houses in the background, demonstrating unity and advocacy for reproductive rights.

Welcome to Missouri Mondays!


"Freedom is not a state; it is an act. It is not some enchanted garden perched high on a distant plateau where we can finally sit down and rest. Freedom is the continuous action we all must take, and each generation must do its part to create an even more fair, more just society."  John Lewis


What we can do this week to make a difference!


Make calls to your MO State Reps and Senators about legislation - Details HERE  


  • Attacking citizen initiative petitions

  • Overturning voter approved Amendment 3 abortion ban

  • Overturning Proposition A minimum wage increase and paid sick leave

  • Allowing guns on public transportation, lowering the age of concealed carry permit to 18

  • Attacking LGBTQ rights, placing restrictions on transgender Missourians amending their birth certificates


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.  


Take part in local, state and national resistance actions!  Details here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SZqI3j4nv2N3ylrsLTYXHa60aNMC-a4GlXZyj08lmPw/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


Thanks for staying informed and for all you do to make a difference! Help us spread the word by sharing this email and the link to sign up: 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


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 CALL TO ACTION GUIDE  FROM LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS KC - April 20


MOLeg calls to action on bills: 


  • Attacking citizen initiative petitions

  • Overturning voter approved Amendment 3 abortion ban

  • Overturning Proposition A minimum wage increase and paid sick leave

  • Allowing guns on public transportation, lowering the age of concealed carry permit to 18

  • Attacking LGBTQ rights, placing restrictions on transgender Missourians amending their birth certificates

  • Amending the constitution to require Jackson County assessor to be elected.




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URGENT! CALL MO GOV. KEHOE

Contact Governor Mike Kehoe HERE OR CALL 573-751-3222 and tell him to stand up for Missouri voters and DO NOT SIGN SB22 "Let Politicians Lie Act”!  


  • SB22 “restricts the courts’ right to ensure truthful and accurate language in petitions to be voted on”.  



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URGENT! NO ABORTION BAN! NO OVERTURNING AMENDMENT 3!

Call your State Senator and tell them to vote NO on HCS HJR 73 abortion ban!  HCS HJR 73 would prohibit abortion and repeal voter approved Amendment 3. 




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URGENT! NO REPEAL OF MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE AND PAID SICK LEAVE!

Call your State Senator and tell them to vote NO on HCS/HBs 567, 546, 758 & 958 overturning voter approved Proposition A minimum wage increase and sick leave. 




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URGENT! FEDERAL LEGISLATION ATTACKING VOTING RIGHTS!


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!




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UPCOMING EVENTS 


PLATTE COUNTY


The Platte County Democratic Central Committee

Music & Mimosas

Sunday, April 27

Noon - 3pm

Argosy Casino

Riverside, MO

 

The Platte County Democratic Central Committee is excited to present the fourth annual Music & Mimosas! This event supports PCDCC's work in electing Democrats in Platte County and Missouri. Join us for some inspirational speakers, great music, and delicious mimosas on Sunday, April 27.  Get your tickets here before they run out! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mm2025


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LOCAL ACTION - KC /  Jackson County


JACKSON COUNTY DEMOCRATS 

 

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 23rd - United Eastern Democrats - 6PM - Courthouse Exchange

Thursday May 1st - Lee’s Summit Democrats - 6:30PM - Pearl Tavern

Wednesday May 7th - Grain Valley Democrats - 6:30PM - 400 SW Buckner Tarnsey Rd 


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KANSAS CITY AND ST. LOUIS


Protect Workers Rights Rally KC

Saturday May 3 

11:45AM

UAW Local 249

8040 US-69

Pleasant Valley, MO


Protect Workers Rights Rally St Louis

Saturday May 3 

12:45PM

SEIU Healthcare

5585 Pershing Ave

ST LOUIS RSVP: bit.ly/stlprotectpropa



This May Day, we’re rallying to save #PropA! Join us Saturday 5/3 in KC to protect our paid sick days and celebrate workers’ rights!  Wage increases and paid sick time are going into effect on May 1 because of Proposition A, which 58% of Missouri voters supported. But certain politicians are attacking our hard-fought victory to strip away workers’ benefits before they even go into effect. Join us on May 3 to call on Missouri senators to defend the will of the people! KC Show up at 11:45am in your Stand Up KC shirt or wear RED! St Louis show up 12:45PM in Missouri Workers Center shirt or wear BLUE


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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


Indivisible Kansas City


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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

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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MORE WAYS TO GET INVOLVED! ORGANIZATIONS THAT NEED YOUR HELP! 




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


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