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08/01/22 - Missouri Mondays - Your vote is your voice! Be prepared and GO VOTE Tues Aug 2nd!

Find voter resources, latest news, and upcoming events!


Welcome to another Missouri Mondays! We can’t and we won’t back down! Thank you for staying informed and taking action to help protect our rights and defend our democracy!

PRIMARY ELECTION IS TUESDAY AUG 2ND

Polls Open: 6:00 a.m.

Polls Close: 7:00 p.m.

LAST DAY OF IN PERSON ABSENTEE VOTING MONDAY AUG 1ST AT 5 PM

CHECK YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION: https://s1.sos.mo.gov/elections/voterlookup/

FIND YOUR POLLING LOCATION:

https://voteroutreach.sos.mo.gov/PRD/VoterOutreach/VOSearch.aspx

VOTER RESOURCES

WHAT EVERY MISSOURI VOTER NEEDS TO KNOW ON AUG 2 – MISSOURI VOTER RIGHTS PALM CARD FOR AUG 2 HERE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tu6rN_Luck1vzQO0AOnc17hbvpMGdSU-/view

MISSOURI SPANISH LANGUAGE PALM CARD FOR AUG. 2, 2022 ELECTION HERE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fWzXuE6G4edvsMZWP9ZD32QLP8EQTgCB/view?usp=sharing

MISSOURI ELECTION PROTECTION FAQ: https://866ourvote.org/state/missouri/

VOTE411.ORG - FIND PERSONALIZED VOTING INFORMATION FROM THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

NOTE: The election omnibus bill HB 1878 containing strict photo ID language goes into effect AFTER the Aug 2 election. This means YOU DO NOT NEED A PHOTO ID to vote in the Aug 2nd election.


ELECTION PROTECTION 866–OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)

Experiencing problems voting or have questions?

Call Election Protection 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)

MO voting information: 866ourvote.org/state/missouri


 

MISSOURI NEWS

“Lawsuit alleges Missouri Senate map hurt minority voters, splits too many counties”

“A lawsuit challenging the state Senate redistricting map being used for Tuesday’s primaries alleges it violates the Missouri Constitution because it “packs” Black residents into two St. Louis area districts and splits Buchanan County without good cause. Filed by attorney Chuck Hatfield on behalf of three plaintiffs, the lawsuit names the Judicial Redistricting Commission and Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft as defendants. The commission created the map and Ashcroft implemented it for this year’s elections.” “The lawsuit asks for changes to five Senate districts and an order to Ashcroft not to use the map “for any purpose.” The state Senate has 34 districts, with half of the members elected every two years. This year, even-numbered districts are on the ballot and the lawsuit challenges the map for two and seeks modifications for a third on this year’s ballot. Hatfield said the intent of the lawsuit is not to force changes before Tuesday or get the proposed alternative put in place for November. Instead, he said he wants the case to force changes in time for the 2024 elections.”

Full story here: https://missouriindependent.com/briefs/lawsuit-alleges-missouri-senate-map-hurt-minority-voters-splits-too-many-counties/ Missouri Independent July 29


 

NATIONAL NEWS

“Clean energy package would be biggest legislative climate investment in US history”

“Sen. Joe Manchin's stunning reversal on a clean energy package has suddenly put Democrats in a position to pass the largest climate investment in US history, and by far the biggest legislative win for the environmental movement since the Clean Air Act. Wednesday night's surprise resurrection of a deal on $369 billion worth of climate and energy text between Manchin and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer was a turn of events for critical climate measures that have died several times in the past year. Throughout it all, the package has hung on Manchin's vote, and the West Virginia Democrat had a strong hand in the climate and energy provisions. His influence is felt in some provisions that promote coal, oil and natural gas -- in a package that is ostensibly poised to incentivize renewable energy like solar and wind. But despite the concessions on planet-warming fossil fuels, analysis from Schumer's office suggests the measures would reduce US carbon emissions by roughly 40% by 2030, putting President Joe Biden well on his way to achieving his goal of cutting emissions in half by 2030.”

Full story here: https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/28/politics/climate-deal-joe-manchin/index.html CNN July 28

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U.S. Senate bill for veterans exposed to burn pits stalled by Republicans. Both Missouri GOP Senators Blunt and Hawley vote no

“Veterans and their advocates gathered outside the U.S. Capitol on Thursday for what was supposed to be a celebration, one day after a crucial Senate vote on bipartisan legislation that would expand health care and benefits to 3.5 million veterans exposed to burn pits during their deployments. The gathering instead became a forum for those who have been working on the bill for years to vent their frustrations with Republicans for blocking it Wednesday afternoon over objections raised by retiring Pennsylvania GOP Sen. Pat Toomey. “The Senate is where accountability goes to die,” said Jon Stewart, celebrity comedian and longtime advocate for veterans. “These people don’t care.” Stewart said he was used to the lies, hypocrisy and the cowardice from members of Congress, but that he wasn’t used to the cruelty, calling Toomey “a f****** coward.”

Full story here: https://missouriindependent.com/2022/07/28/these-people-dont-care-u-s-senate-gop-stalls-bill-for-veterans-exposed-to-burn-pits/ Missouri Independent July 28

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Republican Senator Joni Ernst blocks bill guaranteeing right to birth control

“U.S. Senate Democrats tried to pass legislation Wednesday that would guarantee women can continue using contraception if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns the long-standing precedent, the way it did with abortion. But Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst blocked their efforts by objecting to Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Ed Markey’s request for unanimous consent to pass the bill, saying the measure went too far. Under Senate procedures, no roll call vote was taken.”

Full story here: https://missouriindependent.com/2022/07/27/bill-guaranteeing-right-to-birth-control-blocked-in-u-s-senate-by-republican/ Missouri Independent July 27

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DOJ investigating DT’s actions in Jan. 6 criminal probe

“The Justice Department is investigating President DT’s actions as part of its criminal probe of efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, according to four people familiar with the matter. Prosecutors who are questioning witnesses before a grand jury — including two top aides to Vice President Mike Pence — have asked in recent days about conversations with DT, his lawyers, and others in his inner circle who sought to substitute Trump allies for certified electors from some states Joe Biden won, according to two people familiar with the matter. Both spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation. The prosecutors have asked hours of detailed questions about meetings DT led in December 2020 and January 2021; his pressure campaign on Pence to overturn the election; and what instructions DT gave his lawyers and advisers about fake electors and sending electors back to the states, the people said. Some of the questions focused directly on the extent of DT’s involvement in the fake-elector effort led by his outside lawyers, including John Eastman and Rudy Giuliani, these people said.”

Full story here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2022/07/26/trump-justice-investigation-january-6/ Washington Post July 26

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AG Merrick Garland calls DOJ Jan. 6 probe the ‘most wide-ranging investigation in its history’

“The Justice Department plans to prosecute anyone who was “criminally responsible for interfering with the peaceful transfer of power from one administration to another,” Attorney General Merrick Garland said Tuesday, speaking more expansively than he has previously about a federal criminal investigation that appears to have moved far beyond the rioters who attacked the Capitol.”

Full story here: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/merrick-garland-not-rule-prosecuting-trump-jan-6-rcna40092 NBC News July 26

 

HELP ELECT DEMOCRATS TO STOP EXTREMIST GOP AGENDA IN MISSOURI!

Democratic candidates for the Missouri legislature need your help NOW! We must break the GOP super-majority to stop MORE extremist legislation from being passed!

 

ABORTION CARE IS UNDER ATTACK - WHAT YOU CAN DO

Support Abortion Funds/Partner Organizations - Share Resources - Volunteer!

Whole Woman’s Health is packing up clinics in Texas and moving to New Mexico. They are packing up their McAllen, Fort Worth, McKinney and Austin clinics, and need donations for buying and renovating a building, relocating and hiring staff, and setting up licenses and certifications in New Mexico.


 

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE UPCOMING ACTIONS AND EVENTS


TAKE ACTION WITH THE MISSOURI VOTER PROTECTION COALITION (MOVPC)

TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO VOTE

All your Election Protection and HB 1878 Questions Answered

Join the MOVPC meeting

TODAY MONDAY Aug 1st at 10 AM

Text “MOVPC” to 66866 or register HERE: https://wustl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYoceyuqTsqGN1NlXOMKb88rSExyr-kWjbt

MOVPC is a nonpartisan statewide network promoting access to the ballot

and working to remove barriers to voting in Missouri!

MORE UPCOMING ACTIONS AND EVENTS

Find more upcoming actions and events here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/19AZUdtRH5WXefOC4Q5D9u-HyuzhBEL8rYX9Ospn3n18/edit?usp=sharing



 

CRISIS IN UKRAINE - HOW YOU CAN HELP

  • RED CROSS - The International Committee of the Red Cross is supporting the Ukrainian Red Cross supporting food-producing initiatives, repairing infrastructure, and helping hospitals, schools, mental health facilities and community centers. Donate here: https://www.icrc.org/en/donate

  • SUNFLOWER OF PEACE - Sunflower of Peace Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to helping Ukrainians affected by the Russian military invasion. Donate here: https://www.sunflowerofpeace.com/

 

MISSOURI COVID UPDATE


The CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccines for everyone 6 months and older and boosters for everyone 5 years and older, if eligible. Use CDC’s COVID-19 booster tool to learn if and when your child or teen can get boosters to stay up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.


CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations - Updated July 21, 2022: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/vaccines-children-teens.html


CDC COVID-19 Booster Information - Updated July 20, 2022: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/booster-shot.html#when-you-can-get-booster


Getting children vaccinated for COVID-19

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/getting-child-teen-vaccinated.html

Updated June 19, 2022

Missourians Vaccinated vs U.S. as of July 31 - The New York Times

  • Fully vaccinated — 57% of Missourians / 67% in the U.S.

  • Fully vaccinated with a booster — 25% of Missourians / 32% in the U.S.

Latest COVID Trends in Missouri as of July 31 - The New York Times

  • An average of 2,035 cases per day were reported in Missouri in the last week. Cases have decreased by 6 percent from the average two weeks ago.

  • Deaths have increased by 115 percent.

  • Since the beginning of the pandemic, at least 1 in 4 residents have been infected, a total of 1,582,954 reported cases. At least 1 in 291 residents have died from the coronavirus, a total of 21,121 deaths.

  • January 2022 was the month with the highest average cases, while November 2021 was the month with the highest average deaths in Missouri.

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MORE COVID-19 VACCINE, TESTING RESOURCES AND INFORMATION HERE: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i1vCikZiGfMulA8tFCDSJbEKV5N37S1JU_TSlgs699A/edit?usp=sharing

THANK YOU! for answering the Missouri Mondays CALL TO ACTION!

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