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07/22/24 Missouri Mondays - Thank you President Biden! Time to unite and get to work! —- 15 days to August 6 — 106 days to November 5 Let’s do this!


Welcome to Missouri Mondays!


Friends—the news over the last 24 hours has been extraordinary. 


Our President Joe Biden announced in a letter on X that he would not accept the Democratic nomination for President saying, “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President. And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term.” 


President Biden followed with a second announcement endorsing VP Kamala Harris for the presidential nomination.  “My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best decision I’ve made. Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats—it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this.”


VP Harris graciously took the baton. “On behalf of the American people, I thank Joe Biden for his extraordinary leadership as President of the United States and for his decades of service to our country.” “His remarkable legacy of accomplishment is unmatched in modern American history, surpassing the legacy of many Presidents who have served two terms in office.” “With this selfless and patriotic act, President Biden is doing what he has done throughout his life of service: putting the American people and our country above everything else.”


“I am honored to have the President’s endorsement and my intention is to earn and win this nomination. Over the past year, I have traveled across the country, talking with Americans about the clear choice in this momentous election. And that is what I will continue to do in the days and weeks ahead. I will do everything in my power to unite the Democratic Party—and unite our nation—to defeat Donald Trump and his extreme Project 2025 agenda. We have 107 days until Election Day. Together, we will fight. And together, we will win.”


Democracy is on the line and your support is needed. Look for announcements and ways to get involved in the coming weeks. If you are able, make a donation here:  https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ads-om-dd-transition-july2024


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Just 15 days until the August 6 election! No excuse absentee voting starts TUESDAY JULY 23! Find important election dates and voter resources below to make sure you are ready to VOTE! and spread the word to friends and family! 


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Help elect state legislature candidates! A Missouri House race was won two years ago by just 42 votes! Every door knocked and every donation 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 lasting change electing democracy defenders!  Spread the word by sharing this email and our Missouri Mondays sign up link: https://www.moactionalliance.com/signup.


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VOTING IS THE MOST POWERFUL NON-VIOLENT TOOL WE HAVE IN A DEMOCRACY! MAKE YOURS COUNT!


 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



Register to Vote  - Note–July 10 was the deadline for voting in the Aug 6 election




Find Your Local Election Authority


Voters need to know their local election authority / local election jurisdiction



  • 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 





  • 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




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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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SUPPORT 2024 CANDIDATES & HELP THEM WIN


HELP ELECT KAMALA HARRIS AND DEMOCRATS NATIONWIDE!


Our fight is more important now than ever before. 


President Joe Biden is passing the baton to VP Kamala Harris to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump.


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!



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SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR 2024 MO 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. 




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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.”


Case update from July 2: The Circuit Court of St. Louis County, Missouri, scheduled a hearing for August 21, 2024, to assess the “clear and convincing evidence” of actual innocence that led Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell to move to vacate Marcellus Williams’ wrongful conviction and death sentence.


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/



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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


THANK YOU! for staying informed and taking action to make a difference!


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Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) at @MissouriAction, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/MOActionAlliance and check out our website at http://www.MOActionAlliance.com

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