07/07/25 Missouri Mondays - Turn anger into resolve! Volunteer for July 17 Natl. John Lewis Day of Action events in MO! Make some noise! Get into “Good Trouble!”
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- Jul 7
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“Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, or a year, it is a struggle of a lifetime. That’s our struggle, no matter what Mr. Speaker you decide to do today. That’s our struggle. Standing on the shoulders of John Lewis. That’s our struggle. Never be afraid to make some noise and get into good trouble. Good trouble. Necessary trouble.”
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries invoked the words of civil rights icon Congressman John Lewis during his nearly 9 hour speech delaying the House vote on Trump’s big ugly budget bill until morning instead of hidden in the dark of night. "We gotta fight a lot of battles on behalf of the American people. It's not over," Jeffries said. "This is just one of them," he added, "but we wanted to make sure that the American people had an opportunity to fully and more completely understand, in the light of day, just how damaging this one big, ugly bill will be to the American people."
"Donald Trump’s deadline may be Independence Day. That ain’t my deadline," Jeffries said. "You know why, Mr. Speaker? We don’t work for Donald Trump, we work for the American people. That's why we're here right now on the floor of the House of Representatives, standing up for the American people." "Shame on this institution if this bill passes. That's not America, we're better than this. We are better, we are better," Jeffries said emphatically, surrounded by his Democratic colleagues.” Read more here: https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/07/03/congress/hakeem-jeffries-longest-house-speech-00438933 Politico 7/3/25
Find a way to get in “Good Trouble” this week!
Sign up to attend / Volunteer TODAY for July 17 Natl. John Lewis Day of Action events in Kansas City, St. Louis, Jefferson City, Springfield - Find details and sign up links below!
Join voting rights advocates today at 10am on Zoom - Missouri Voter Protection Coalition (MOVPC)
Get a recap of the 2025 MO legislative session at your State Legislator's townhall
Participate in the KC Accountability Canvass with MO Jobs with Justice
Connect with your local Democratic club/county committee, Missouri Democratic Party
Find details below for all calls to action and upcoming events. 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!
MON JULY 7 - STATEWIDE ACTION (ONLINE)
MISSOURI VOTER PROTECTION COALITION (MOVPC) MEETING
EVERY MONDAY MORNING at 10AM
Online (Zoom)
To sign up text “MOVPC” to 66866 or register here: bit.ly/protectmovoters
Join advocates from all across the state and find out how you can take action to help protect the right to vote in Missouri.
WEBSITE: https://www.movpc.org/
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THURSDAY JULY 17 - SAVE THE DATE JOHN LEWIS DAY OF ACTION EVENTS IN MISSOURI
“GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON” - NATL. JOHN LEWIS DAY OF ACTION
Thursday, July 17
Multiple locations in MO
Sign up to attend the location near you:
Jefferson City: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/807090/
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR KC EVENT!
Missouri Action Alliance is proud to be a co-sponsor of Kansas City’s John Lewis Day of Action. Volunteers are needed for the KC event! Please email us at: moactionalliance@gmail.com and include a mobile number where you can be reached.
Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of nonviolent action to respond to the attacks posed on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration and to remind them that in America, the power lies with the people. On July 17, the anniversary of Congressman John Lewis’s passing, we’re taking action across the country to defend our democracy and carry forward his legacy of Good Trouble.
From voter suppression bills like the SAVE Act to the criminalization of protest, the Trump administration is launching a full-scale attack on our civil and human rights. But we know the truth: in America, the power lies with the people, and we’re rising to prove it. This is more than a protest; it’s a moral reckoning. A continuation of the movement Lewis helped lead, and a new front in the struggle for freedom.
Coined by civil rights leader Congressman John Lewis, "Good Trouble" is the act of coming together to take peaceful, non-violent action to challenge injustice and create meaningful change. Good Trouble is marches, protests, service work – any action where communities come together, take a stand against wrongdoings, and speak truth to power.
Please note: A core principle behind our Good Trouble Lives On actions is a commitment to nonviolence in all we do. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.
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MON JULY 7 - STATEWIDE ACTION (ONLINE)
Democratic Legislative Network
Hosted by the Missouri Democratic Party
Monday nights (Online)
7PM
Zoom link/Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bGhQ7xqeQdaASSPycnD-Bg
Join the Democratic Legislative Network hosted by the Missouri Democratic Party. We’ve got key updates, action items, and upcoming events across the state. Join us on Monday nights and find out how to get involved and make your voice heard! We win when we organize. We organize by building trust. We build trust by showing up.
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TUES JULY 8 - KANSAS CITY AREA (VIRTUAL)
GREATER KANSAS CITY WOMEN’S POLITICAL CAUCUS
JULY MEMBERSHIP MEETING
“The State of Trans Rights in Kansas and Missouri
Tuesday, July 8th at 7PM
Virtual via Zoom
Join the Greater KC Women’s Political Caucus for our July Membership Meeting: The State of Trans Rights in Kansas and Missouri featuring: Former KS State Rep. Stephanie Byers, Nyla Foster, Digital Equality Organizer, PROMO, Katy Erker-Lynch, Executive Director, PROMO, MO State Rep. Wick Thomas, KS State Rep. Susan Ruiz
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WED JULY 9 - KANSAS CITY AREA - LEE’S SUMMIT
MISSOURI JOBS WITH JUSTICE
KANSAS CITY ACCOUNTABILITY CANVASS
Wednesday, July 9
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Post Coffee
200 NE Chipman Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64063
More upcoming MO JwJ events: https://mojwj.org/upcoming-events/
Over 60% of voters in house district 30 voted in favor of earned paid sick time for Missouri workers. But MO State Rep. John Patterson ignored the votes of his constituents and voted to completely repeal earned paid sick time. Join us in making sure voters in this district know that their representative does not respect the will of his constit
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WED JULY 9 - 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/
Events Calendar: https://indivisiblekansascity.org/events-calendar
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THURS JULY 10 - NATIONAL RESISTANCE ACTION - KC AREA
INDIVISIBLE BLUE BROOKSIDE
EVERY THURSDAY 1:30-3:30pm
Sen. Josh Hawley’s Office
400 E 9th St
Kansas City, MO 64106
Details and sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/790692/
Sign up for Daily Digest email: bluebrookside@gmail.com
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!
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JULY LOCAL ACTION - KC / Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY DEMOCRATS
Website: jacksoncodems.org
Email: Tyler@jacksoncodems.org
So many ways to get involved! We have more clubs than ever meeting regularly in Jackson County, and next week many of our local elected officials are hosting town halls to talk about the 2025 legislative session. Get informed!
TOWN HALLS:
*July 7th - 5:30 PM - Grandview City Hall - Sen. Lewis, Rep. Sharp, Rep. Ealy
*July 8th - 5:30 PM - Westport Library - Sen. Lewis, Rep. Thomas, Rep. Weber
*July 10th - 5:30 PM - Happy Bottoms - 303 W 79th Street - Sen. Lewis, Rep. Mansur, Rep. Price, Rep. Douglas
DEMOCRAT CLUB MEETINGS:
*Lee's Summit Democrats - Thursday July 10 - 6PM - Llewelyn's Pub
*Blue Springs Democrats - Wednesday July 16 - 6:30PM - Mid Continent South Blue Springs
*Raytown Democrats - Thursday July 17 - 7PM - Las Chiles
*South KC Democrats - Saturday July 19 - 11:15AM - Mid Continent Red Bridge
*United Eastern Democrats - Wednesday July 23 - 6PM - Courthouse Exchange
*Midtown Democrats - Saturday July 26 - 10AM - Location TBD
*Grain Valley Democrats - Wednesday August 6 - 6:30PM - 400 SW Buckner Tarnsey Rd
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RESPECT MO VOTERS
Website: https://respectmovoters.org
Find upcoming events here: https://respectmovoters.org/communityevents
We are a grassroots, volunteer-led campaign working to protect the citizen initiative process and make our government work for everyday Missourians. We’re building a more ethical, effective government of, by, and for the people and we need your help! Join our campaign to pass a ballot initiative for a state constitutional amendment that will BAN politicians from: Overturning initiatives that voters have already passed; Attacking citizens' ability to use the initiative process; Deceiving voters with confusing ballot language.
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NOW - HELP VICTIMS OF TEXAS FLOOD / ST. LOUIS TORNADO
How to help in the aftermath of flooding in Texas. Find a list of organizations here:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/07/06/texas-floods-how-to-help/84484610007/ USA Today July 6
Donate to Action St. Louis to help the recovery effort for St. Louis storm victims: https://actionstl.org/donate
More information: https://actionstl.org/tornado
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NOW - “TELL U.S. SENATORS HAWLEY AND SCHMITT – “YOU BETRAYED MISSOURIANS! SHAME ON YOU FOR VOTING FOR TRUMP’S BIG UGLY BUDGET BILL!”
Despite Sen. Hawley’s public statements against Medicaid cuts, he voted for Trump’s big ugly budget bill as did Sen. Schmitt. The Senate version passed the House and Trump has signed it into law. It is almost 1,000 pages, gives tax breaks to the wealthiest Americans, adds $trillions to the national deficit, massively increases funding for ICE by $billions making it the largest federal law enforcement agency, includes devastating cuts to programs for low-income families gutting Medicaid health coverage and SNAP food assistance benefits. Trump’s Republican Tax Scam will kick more than 250,000 Missourians off their health care and gut SNAP for more than 246,000 Missouri households. It also diverts billions in taxes to private schools robbing our public schools of funding. Nearly 148,000 Missouri kids could lose access to free school meals. Trump’s cruel budget will harm Missourians and all Americans. We deserve better. Let’s let our Senators know how we feel about their betrayal.
General U.S. Capital: (202) 224-3121
Sen. Josh Hawley: (202) 224-6154
Sen. Eric Schmitt: (202) 224-5721
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ONGOING NATL RESISTANCE / EDUCATION / VOLUNTEER ACTION - KC AREA (MO & KS)
INDIVISIBLE BOOTS ON THE GROUND MIDWEST
Website / Resources: https://bootsonthegroundmidwest.org
Calendar of events: https://bootsonthegroundmidwest.org/#calendar
We’re a grassroots organization that mobilizes and motivates our community in response to the crisis in our federal government. A grassroots organization supporting economic, social and racial justice issues in the Heartland. Action is power.
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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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