07/14/25 Missouri Mondays - THIS THURSDAY JULY 17 “Good Trouble Lives On” in KC, St. Louis, Columbia Jefferson City, & more! Gather in Peace and Act in POWER! RSVP TODAY!
- Admin
- Jul 14
- 8 min read
Welcome to Missouri Mondays.
This Thursday, July 17, is “Good Trouble Lives On”, a “national day of action to respond to the attacks on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration. Coined by civil rights leader Congressman John Lewis, "Good Trouble" is the action of coming together to take peaceful, non-violent action to challenge injustice and create meaningful change. The civil rights leaders of the past have shown us the power of collective action. That’s why on July 17, five years since the passing of Congressman John Lewis, communities across the country will take to the streets, courthouses, and community spaces to carry forward his fight for justice, voting rights, and dignity for all.”
“Together, we’ll remind them that in America, the power lies with the people.”
Missouri Action Alliance is honored to partner with Missouri Voter Protection Coalition (MOVPC) as a co-sponsor of Kansas City’s Good Trouble Lives On event. Several other cities hosting events throughout Missouri include: St. Louis, Springfield, Jefferson City, Columbia, Cape Girardeau, and St. Peters. Find links below and RSVP today for an event near you!
This week’s to do list ✔️
RSVP for July 17 “Good Trouble Lives On” events in Kansas City, St. Louis, Jefferson City, Springfield, Cape Girardeau, Columbia, St. Peters - Find details and sign up links below!
Join Missouri Voter Protection Coalition (MOVPC) and voting rights advocates across the state TODAY at 10am on Zoom
Take action with MO Jobs with Justice “Kansas City Accountability Canvas” to hold MO Rep. Patterson accountable for voting to repeal Prop A earned paid sick time.
Help victims of Texas floods, St. Louis tornado, help feed those affected by the war in Gaza.
Connect with your local Democratic club/county committee. See upcoming meeting list below.
TONIGHT at 7PM Join the weekly Zoom meeting of the Democratic Legislative Network hosted by the Missouri Democratic Party. RSVP here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bGhQ7xqeQdaASSPycnD-Bg#/registration
Find the details below for upcoming events and ways to get involved! 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 14 - 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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MON JULY 14 - 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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MON JULY 14 - KANSAS CITY AREA - LEE’S SUMMIT
MISSOURI JOBS WITH JUSTICE
KANSAS CITY ACCOUNTABILITY CANVASS
Monday, July 14
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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THIS THURS JULY 17 - “GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON” 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/
Cape Girardeau: https://www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-actions/event/805410/
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR KC EVENT!
Missouri Action Alliance is proud to partner with Missouri Voter Protection Coalition (MOVPC) as a co-sponsor of Kansas City’s “Good Trouble Lives On” event. Volunteers are needed to help with setup, cleanup, water donations, etc. 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.
Find more information about this event and John Lewis’ civil rights and voting rights work here: https://goodtroubleliveson.org/
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JULY-AUG 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!
DEMOCRAT CLUB MEETINGS:
*Wed Jul 16 - 6:30PM - Blue Springs Democrats - Mid Continent South Blue Springs - FB: https://www.bluespringsdems.com/
*Thurs Jul 17 - 6PM Social, 7PM Meeting - Raytown Democrats - Las Chiles - 6210 Raytown Trafficway, Raytown
*Sat Jul 19 - 11:15AM - South KC Democrats - Mid Continent Red Bridge - 453 E Red Bridge Rd, KCMO - FB: https://www.facebook.com/SouthKCDems/
*Wed Jul 23 - 6PM - United Eastern Democrats - Courthouse Exchange - 113 W Lexington Ave., Independence
*Sat Jul 26 - 10AM - Midtown Democrats - Spirit of Hope Metropolitan Community Church, 3801 Wyandotte St., KC MO 64111 -
*Wed Aug 6 - 6:30PM - Grain Valley Democrats - 400 SW Buckner Tarnsey Rd, Grain Valley - FB: https://www.facebook.com/GrainValleyDems
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WED JULY 16 - 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 17 - 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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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 / WAR IN GAZA
*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
*Donate to World Central Kitchen and help provide meals to those affected by war in Gaza: https://wck.org/relief/chefs-for-gaza
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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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THANK YOU! for staying informed and taking action to make a difference!
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