07/15/24 Missouri Mondays - Resolve our differences at the ballot box! Aug 6 election in just 22 days! RSVP for John Lewis Day of Action Wed July 17! Make real and lasting change helping candidates!
Welcome to Missouri Mondays!
We join voices across the country in denouncing the violence at Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Pennsylvania that injured Trump and resulted in one death and multiple spectators injured. President Biden addressed the nation on Sunday “about the need for us to lower the temperature in our politics and to remember, while we may disagree, we are not enemies. We’re neighbors. We’re friends, coworkers, citizens. And, most importantly, we are fellow Americans. And we must stand together.” President Biden continued, “We debate and disagree. We compare and contrast the character of the candidates, the records, the issues, the agenda, the vision for America. But in America, we resolve our differences at the ballot box. You know, that’s how we do it, at the ballot box, not with bullets.”
Read President Biden’s full remarks to the nation here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/07/14/remarks-by-president-biden-in-address-to-the-nation/
Just 22 days until the August 6 election! Absentee voting (excuse required) is already underway. Find important election dates and voter resources below to make sure you are ready to VOTE! and spread the word to friends and family!
RSVP for Wednesday, July 17 John Lewis National Day of Commemoration and Action Events! July 17, 2024 marks the 4th anniversary of the death of the Late Congressman John Lewis. On that day, we will come together in events across the country to commemorate his death and more importantly his life work to secure voting rights for all people. Find details below and RSVP for John Lewis National Day of Commemoration and Action Events in Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield.
Make lasting change helping candidates win! In addition to voting in every election, you can make lasting change supporting candidates! Would you believe that a Missouri House race was won by just 42 votes! We know that every door knocked and every contribution can literally make the difference between winning or losing the race. Check out our upcoming events and resource for supporting candidates here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YWPoO300-K4QWinuVdJ_9LR-Hei7rv_ODoEIbeCebUY/edit?usp=sharing
Take action for Marcellus Williams! Marcellus Williams is scheduled to be executed on Sept. 24, for a crime he did not commit. DNA evidence proves he is innocent! Sign and share the petition to Stop the Sept. 24 Execution of Marcellus Williams: https://innocenceproject.org/petitions/stop-the-execution-of-marcellus-williams-an-innocent-man/ Find more information below about the case.
THANK YOU for staying informed and taking action to make real and lasting change helping to elect those who will protect democracy and fight for our rights and freedoms. Spread the word to family and friends by sharing this email and our Missouri Mondays sign up link: https://www.moactionalliance.com/signup.
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YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE! 2024 VOTER RESOURCES
Important dates for the AUGUST 6 Election
JUNE 25 Absentee Voting (Excuse Required) Begins
JULY 10 Last Day To Register To Vote & Participate in the August 6 election
JULY 23 No-Excuse In-Person Absentee Voting Begins - Through August 5
JULY 24 Mail-In Absentee Request Deadline
Make Sure Your Voter Registration is Up to Date
Check your voter registration here: https://voteroutreach.sos.mo.gov/portal
Register to Vote - Note–July 10 was the deadline for voting in the Aug 6 election
Register to vote online in seconds using a touchscreen device here: https://s1.sos.mo.gov/elections/voterregistration/
Find other ways to register here: https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri/register
Find Your Local Election Authority
Voters need to know their local election authority / local election jurisdiction
Search the MO Secy of State’s website - “Who is Your Local Election Authority” here: https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri/localelectionauthority
For Jackson County voters within Kansas City – Your local election authority is the Kansas City Board of Election Commissioners - https://www.kceb.org/
For Jackson County voters outside Kansas City - Your local election authority is the Jackson County Board of Elections - https://jcebmo.org/
Missouri Voter Protection Coalition (MOVPC) Voter Resources
Eligibility and Registration https://www.movpc.org/missouri-voter-eligibility-and-registration
Voting Before Election Day https://www.movpc.org/voting-before-election-day-in-missouri
Voting on Election Day https://www.movpc.org/election-day-voting-in-missouri
Election Protection - https://www.movpc.org/election-protection - 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) - Have questions about voter registration deadlines, requesting absentee or mail-in ballots, or how to vote in-person during early voting or on Election Day? Call or text 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) to speak with a trained Election Protection volunteer.
Find your Current State Elected Officials and U.S. Elected Officials
Enter your address to search for your electeds here: https://www.senate.mo.gov/LegisLookup/Default
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UPCOMING EVENTS AND WAYS TO GET INVOLVED!
TAKE ACTION WITH THE MISSOURI VOTER PROTECTION COALITION (MOVPC)
TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO VOTE
MOVPC is a nonpartisan statewide network promoting access to the ballot and working to remove barriers to voting in Missouri! Join MOVPC and voting rights advocates from all across our state to help to ensure voting is accessible to ALL Missourians!
Join the MOVPC weekly online meeting MONDAYS at 10 AM
Text “MOVPC” to 66866 or register HERE: bit.ly/protectmovoters
DONATE TO MOVPC
Help Missouri Voter Protection Coalition lead the fight against attacks on our freedom to vote in the statehouse, in the courthouse, in the media, in the streets and at the polls on Election Day. Donate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/movpc
About MOVPC
Since 2006, MOVPC and its partners have worked to dismantle discriminatory voting barriers and expand access to the ballot, with particular focus on low-income, communities of color, young voters, seniors, voters with disabilities, language minorities, and other marginalized voters.
MOVPC serves as a hub for voting rights work in Missouri and as a connector to national voting rights partners to support national voting rights campaigns. Explore our resources for voting in Missouri on our website here: https://www.movpc.org/
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John Lewis National Day of Commemoration and Action - Wednesday, July 17
July 17, 2024 marks the 4th anniversary of the death of the Late Congressman John Lewis. On that day, we will come together in events across the country to commemorate his death and more importantly his life work to secure voting rights for all people.
With the ongoing attack on democracy, the events will highlight the urgency of this moment in our history. We intend to educate, motivate and activate our community to work towards the passage of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, the Freedom to Vote Act, the Native American Voting Rights Act and DC Statehood.
RSVP FOR THESE EVENTS ON WED JULY 17!
Kansas City
5pm - 7pm
Bruce R Watkins Cultural Center
3700 Blue Pkwy
Kansas City, MO 64130
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St. Louis
5pm - 7pm
Keiner Plaza, Frankie Muse Freeman Memorial
101 N Broadway
St. Louis, MO 63102
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Springfield
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Springfield
4005 South Ave
Springfield, MO 65807
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SUPPORT 2024 CANDIDATES & HELP THEM WIN
HELP REELECT JOE BIDEN AND KAMALA HARRIS AND SAVE OUR DEMOCRACY!
Protecting our fundamental rights and saving our nation’s democracy all comes down to reelecting Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. They’re counting on this grassroots team to keep MAGA extremism out of the White House!
There is still only one way to keep Donald Trump out of the Oval Office: At the ballot box. Help us get our message out to the American people!
TAKE ACTION FOR PRESIDENT BIDEN AND VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS AT https://joebiden.com/
DONATE HERE : https://secure.actblue.com/donate/web-bfp-july-2024
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Rep. Aaron Crossley for House District 29
Re-Election Fundraiser Hosted by the Greater KC AFL-CIO
Monday, July 15
4PM - 5:30PM
A Little BBQ Joint
1101 W US Hwy 24
Independence, MO
Join the Greater KC AFL-CIO Monday, July 15 for some BBQ in support of Rep. Aaron Crossley’s campaign!
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Rep. Emily Weber District 24 Townhall
Wednesday, July 17
6PM - 7PM
Westport Library
118 Westport Rd
Kansas City, MO 64111
Join us for our Town Hall on Wednesday, July 17 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM at the Westport Library. I look forward to seeing you there!
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SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR 2024 CANDIDATES AND HELP THEM WIN!
Check out our resource for supporting 2024 Missouri candidates and helping them win! Find events and opportunities HERE: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YWPoO300-K4QWinuVdJ_9LR-Hei7rv_ODoEIbeCebUY/edit?usp=sharing
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TAKE ACTION WITH ALLIES ACROSS MISSOURI!
HELP END GUN VIOLENCE WITH EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY AND MOMS DEMAND ACTION MO
Every day, more than 110 people in America are killed with guns. We’re counting on people like you to take actions that will help us pass common-sense laws and implement policies that will save lives.
Join Moms Demand Action volunteers in Missouri who are working to make our communities safer by texting READY to 644-33.
Tell Congress: Reinstate The Assault Weapons Ban Now! https://act.everytown.org/sign/awb-2023/
Make a donation to Moms Demand Action to help end gun violence: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ads-momsdemandaction-action
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TAKE ACTION FOR MARCELLUS WILLIAMS!
“Marcellus Williams is scheduled to be executed on Sept. 24, for a crime he did not commit. DNA evidence proves Marcellus Williams is innocent.”
Marcellus Williams is scheduled to be executed on Sept. 24 for a crime DNA proves he did not commit. The St. Louis County prosecuting attorney reviewed these DNA results and filed a motion to vacate Mr. Williams’ conviction because he believed the DNA results proved by clear and convincing evidence that Mr. Williams did not commit this crime. Although the circuit court has not yet scheduled a hearing to address this motion — and no court has ever considered the new exculpatory evidence — the Missouri Supreme Court set an execution date for Mr. Williams.”
Sign and share the petition to Stop the Sept. 24 Execution of Marcellus Williams, an Innocent Man here: https://innocenceproject.org/petitions/stop-the-execution-of-marcellus-williams-an-innocent-man/
Read more here: https://innocenceproject.org/missouri-supreme-court-refuses-to-reschedule-marcellus-williams-execution-date-after-hearing-innocence-set/ Innocence Project July 12
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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/13cokjWlCh2EkY5K6bM357rjVPizZDzxlMqjAuoBQfoI/edit?usp=sharing
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