05/26/25 Missouri Mondays - Honor their memory and sacrifice - “In remembering, we can never forget” - Ways to make a difference this week
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Welcome to Missouri Mondays.
Today, we honor the memory and mourn the loss of those who have sacrificed their lives in service to our country. “In remembering, we can never forget.” Details for Memorial Day events offered onsite and online at The National World War I Museum and Memorial are listed below.
Looking for ways to get involved? This week there are community forums and town halls with elected officials, national resistance rallies and protests to make your voice heard, volunteer fairs to connect with organizations offering help for those harmed by the DT administration policies or the MO Legislature overturning our vote for reproductive rights and earned paid sick leave, and much more. Find details below for all the upcoming events and please help us spread the word by sharing this email and the link to sign up: https://www.moactionalliance.com/signup.
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WAYS TO GET INVOLVED THIS WEEK!
MAY 26 - MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS - NATIONAL WWI MUSEUM & MEMORIAL - KC
“This Memorial Day, join us as we give special honor and recognition to the individuals who sacrificed their lives while serving their country.”
Events/Exhibits: https://www.theworldwar.org/memorialday
Memorial Day Ceremony
10AM
Memorial Courtyard
National WWI Museum and Memorial
2 Memorial Drive
Kansas City, MO 64108
Watch online here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPVRWRJF-uY
A formal public program to include remarks from dignitaries and a keynote address from Major General (Ret.) William Razz Waff. He served for 39 years in the United States Army and Army Reserve and retired as Department of the Army Deputy G1 and Chairman of the Army Reserve Forces Policy Committee.
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Memorial Day Bell Tolling Ceremony
Noon
Memorial Courtyard
We commemorate those who made the ultimate sacrifice with a bell tolling ceremony featuring a presentation of colors, a wreath laying and a moving reading. It was also tolled 11 times at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, 1926 during the dedication ceremony of the Liberty Memorial and again on Nov. 11, 2018 to commemorate the centennial of the WWI armistice. FREE to the public.
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Walk of Honor Dedication
2PM
Museum Auditorium
Watch online here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0bE55E9DqI
New Walk of Honor granite bricks will be dedicated during a special ceremony. The Walk of Honor includes bricks dedicated to those who served in World War I, to veterans of any military service and bricks honoring civilian friends, family or organizations. Bricks are dedicated each year during a Memorial Day ceremony. FREE to the public | Onsite and online
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Trees of Remembrance
10AM - 5PM
Museum Glass Bridge
In remembering, we can never forget. Commemorate the service and memory of a fallen soldier by adding their name to a poppy blossom, displayed on the branches of the Trees of Remembrance. FREE to the public.
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LOCAL ACTION - KC / JACKSON COUNTY
JACKSON COUNTY DEMOCRATS
Website: jacksoncodems.org
Email: Tyler@jacksoncodems.org for more information
Our local Democrat clubs all over the metro are meeting every month. Find your local club and get involved! 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!
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MAY 27 - LOCAL ACTION KC AREA
Greater KC Women’s Political Caucus
Happy Hour at The Combine
Tuesday, May 27th
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
The Combine
2999 Troost Ave
Kansas City, MO
Just six months after Missouri voters approved Amendment 3 the legislature passed a new referendum aiming to repeal it. This move seeks to overturn the will of the people and roll back our progress. This will keep happening if we don't stop it. Join the Greater KC Women’s Political Caucus for a Happy Hour at The Combine from 5:00–6:30 PM. Hear updates from state legislators and Abortion Action Missouri as we plan our next steps in this ongoing fight. Enjoy small bites (on us!) and a cash bar. Bring a friend—or two. This fight isn’t over, and we need you. Spread the word.
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MAY 28 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 29 - NATIONAL RESISTANCE ACTION - KC AREA
Join Indivisible Blue Brookside Outside Senator Hawley’s Local KC Office
Every Thursday
1:30-3:00 PM
East 9th St & Oak St
Kansas City, MO 64106
Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/790692/
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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MAY 29 - LOCAL ACTION - KC AREA
MO Jobs with Justice Voter Action
Happy Hour/Spring Fundraiser
Thursday, May 29th
5PM - 7PM
Minsky’s Pizza
5105 Main St.
Kansas City, MO 64112
We spent a lot of money defending Prop A this year -- in the courts, in the legislature, and in neighborhoods talking to voters. So join us in community to celebrate all the work we put in this year and prepare for what's next! If you're unable to attend but want to support with a donation, you can do that here: https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/support-missouri-jobs-with-justice-voter-action
You can also use this link to set up a monthly $5 donation to become an individual member!
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MAY 31 LOCAL ACTION - KC AREA
Community Forum with MO State Reps Melissa Douglas and Pattie Mansur
Saturday, May 31st
10AM - 12PM
Arts Asylum
824 E Meyer Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64131
Join MO State Representatives Melissa Douglas and Pattie Mansur for the first of a planned series of conversations on several topics including the MO Legislature overturning the will of MO voters on Amendment 3 access to abortion and Proposition A increases to MO's minimum wage and earned paid sick time.
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MAY 31 LOCAL ACTION - KC AREA
Indivisible Boots on the Ground Midwest Volunteer Fair
Saturday, May 31st
1PM- 4PM
2nd Presbyterian Church
318 E 55th Street
Kansas City, MO
Details and RSVP here: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/775658/
For more information: www.bootsonthegroundmidwest.org
Join us for Indivisible Boots on the Ground Midwest Volunteer Fair, an action-oriented event connecting volunteers with non-profits whose work helps those most hurt by this administration’s current policies. Organizations include: Food Not Bombs | AIRR | CASA | KC Tenants Union | Planned Parenthood | Literacy KC | No Divide KC | MOSCA | Moms Demand Action | Stand Up KC | Rose Brooks | ReStart and MORE! This is not a fundraising or list building event. This is a non-partisan, non-denominational community event that is focused on preserving our democracy and protecting the most vulnerable in our community.
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JUNE 1 - STATEWIDE ACTION - ONLINE
Missouri Women’s Political Caucus
Statewide Membership Meeting - (Google Meet Online)
Sunday, June 1
7PM - 8PM
Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/yzx-xkmz-gij
MO State Rep. Keri Ingle and State Sen. Tracy McCreery will be joining us to give an update on the most recent MO legislative session and next steps on Amendment 3 and protecting abortion access in Missouri. Our statewide meetings come at a pivotal moment for our organization and the broader fight for reproductive freedom in Missouri. This gathering is more than a meeting—it’s a chance to mobilize, strategize, and energize our collective work to protect and advance pro-choice policies across the state. If you care about reproductive freedom, this is the room to be in.
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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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