05/19/25 Missouri Mondays - Paid sick leave GUTTED by MO GOP and deceptive abortion ban going back on the ballot. Had enough? Take action!
- Admin
- May 19
- 4 min read
Welcome to Missouri Mondays.
Last week the Missouri GOP supermajority abruptly shut down good faith negotiations with Democrats in order to–
Overturn 1.6 million yes votes on Prop A, GUTTING earned paid sick leave benefits and removing Consumer Price Index increases for minimum wage
Discard over 1.5 million yes votes and repeal Amendment 3 with a deceptively worded measure going on the ballot BANNING abortion
“We live under the boot of autocracy and oligarchy and the citizens of Missouri live and work under the whim of a GOP supermajority. The GOP will stand with the wealthy donors who fill their coffers to keep sick pay and a higher minimum wage away from working people. Missouri Republicans overturn our will and our vote and stand against working people. They don’t care.” Jessica Piper - The View from Rural Missouri
“Missourians support access to abortion. This past November more than 1.5 million Missourians made their voices heard at the ballot box - voting to enshrine abortion rights into the Missouri constitution,” said Mallory Schwarz, Executive Director of Abortion Action Missouri. “And right now, thanks to Missourians, abortion is legal and available for the first time in years. Despite this, today anti-abortion politicians passed HJR 73, showing us they think Missourians are disposable. We know the truth - Missourians are used to fighting back and are prepared to keep showing up. In the past 4 months, thousands of Missourians have shown up over and over again to defend the will of the people. Do not underestimate their determination.” ACLU Missouri
We are tired but not done fighting! “The power of the people is greater than the people in power.”
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WAYS TO GET INVOLVED THIS WEEK!
MISSOURI VOTER PROTECTION COALITION (MOVPC) MEETING
EVERY MONDAY MORNING
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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LOCAL ACTION - KC / JACKSON COUNTY
JACKSON COUNTY DEMOCRATS
Website: jacksoncodems.org
Email: Tyler@jacksoncodems.org for more information
MAY DEMOCRAT CLUB MEETINGS:
May 20 Tuesday - South KC Democrats Social - 4PM - 7PM - El Maguey Martin City
May 21 Wednesday - Blue Springs Democrats - 6:30PM - Mid-Continent Public Library Blue Springs South Branch - 2220 S. 7 Highway, Blue Springs, MO 64014
UPCOMING MAY EVENTS:
May 31st Saturday - Community Forum with MO State Representatives Melissa Douglas and Pattie Mansur - 10AM - 12PM - Arts Asylum - 824 E Meyer Blvd KCMO 64131
May 31st Saturday - Volunteer Fair - 1PM- 4PM - 2nd Presbyterian Church - 318 E 55th Street KCMO
June 3rd Tuesday - 5:30PM - 7:00PM - MO Legislative Recap Town Hall with Rep. Pattie Mansur, Sen. Patty Lewis, Rep. Melissa Douglas, Rep. Tiffany Price - Waldo Library - 201 E 75th St KCMO 64114
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MAY 19 NATIONAL RESISTANCE ACTION - KANSAS CITY
Indivisible Kansas City
Pop-up Protest
Monday, May 19th
4:00PM - 6:00PM
60th & Ward Parkway
Indivisible Kansas City will be holding a pop-up protest at 60th & Ward Pkwy in KCMO. Please park at Country Club Christian Church (6101 Ward Pkwy, KCMO 64113). Bring your signs, wear your T-shirts, hand out the Indivisiblekansascity.org biz cards and bring your energy!
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MAY 20 - KC METRO
KCMO Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Red Table Talk - Civic Engagement
Tuesday, May 20
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Delta Athenaeum
900 E. Linwood Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64109
RSVP here:
The KCMO Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is having a Red Table Talk next Tuesday, May 20th @ the Delta Athenaeum from 6:30-8 pm featuring Divine 9 sisters. The topic of discussion is Civic Engagement.
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MAY 21 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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MAY 22 - NATIONAL RESISTANCE ACTION - KC AREA
Join Indivisible Blue Brookside Outside Senator Hawley’s Local KC Office
Thursday, May 22
1:30-3:00 PM
East 9th St & Oak St
Kansas City, MO 64106
We meet every Thursday at 1:30 on the Southeast corner of 9th and Oak. Sometimes we walk down to 10th and Oak where more cars drive by. Small groups of people can go into the Federal Courthouse and try to talk to staffers - no signs allowed in the courthouse but bring your best signs for visibility outside!
Indivisible Blue Brookside sends Daily Digest emails with resources and actions
Contact Indivisible Blue Brookside / Sign up for email newsletter: bluebrookside@gmail.com
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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/
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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
Check out our “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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