08/18/25 Missouri Mondays - “If not us, then who? If not now, then when?” Take action! Join “Fight Trump’s Power Grab” Mass Meetings this week!
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- Aug 18
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Welcome to Missouri Mondays.
If not us, then who? If not now, then when?” - Congressman John Lewis
A handful of Missouri politicians are conspiring with President Trump to redraw our congressional lines in an attempt to strip Kansas City's elected voice in Washington, D.C. removing Congressman Emanuel Cleaver from office. Let’s call this what it is—an authoritarian power grab. They want to silence our voices, break up our communities, and end American democracy as we know it. Gov. Kehoe, MO House Speaker Patterson and MO Senate Pres. Pro Tem O'Laughlin stand ready to flout the state constitution to do Trump’s bidding.
This is a 911! We must fight back!
Join allies and coalition partners including Missouri Jobs with Justice, Missouri Workers Center, Stand Up KC, Missouri Voter Protection Coalition, Indivisible Kansas City, United We Stand KC this week at mass meetings across the state to find out what you can do to help protect our state from this authoritarian power grab! Find more details below. Sign up here: https://secure.everyaction.com/gZVAWRThHEa0sdKA9XQfOw2.
Get involved this week and help us SPREAD THE WORD by sharing this email and the link to sign up for this weekly Missouri Mondays e-newsletter: https://www.moactionalliance.com/signup.
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IT’S UP TO US TO MAKE THE CHANGE WE WANT TO SEE! - LET’S GO!
MON AUG 18 - STATEWIDE ACTION (ONLINE)
MISSOURI VOTER PROTECTION COALITION (MOVPC) MEETING
What in the Redistricting is Going On?
Monday, Aug 18
10AM Online (Zoom)
To sign up text “MOVPC” to 66866 or register here: bit.ly/protectmovoters
What’s going on with Redistricting in Texas? Is it legal? Is it coming to Missouri? How do we respond?
Join us Monday at 10am on Zoom for our statewide organizing call covering all you need to know about possible Congressional map redistricting. Find out how you can join Missouri Voter Advocates and allies all across the state to respond to this attack on fair maps and our freedom to vote!
MOVPC meets virtually every Monday. Join us and find out how to take action to help ensure voting is free, fair and accessible to all Missourians!
Learn more about Missouri Voter Protection Coalition (MOVPC)
WEBSITE: https://www.movpc.org/
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MON AUG 18 - STATEWIDE ACTION (ONLINE)
MISSOURI VOTER PROTECTION COALITION
ACCESSIBILITY WORKGROUP MEETING (VIRTUAL)
Monday, Aug 18
Meets monthly every 3rd Monday
Organizer: Vincent Heitholt
Email vincent@heitholtlaw.com for more information and to join this group working to identify voting barriers and improve voting accessibility across Missouri.
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MON AUG 18 - STATEWIDE ACTION (ONLINE)
Democratic Legislative Network
Hosted by the Missouri Democratic Party
Monday nights (Online)
7:00PM
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 AUG 19 - NORTHEAST KC
INDIVISIBLE KANSAS CITY
SOLIDARITY SCHOOL OF RESISTANCE
IMMIGRATION 101
Tuesday, Aug 19
6:00PM
Northeast Library
6000 Wilson Ave
Kansas City, MO 64123
This teach-in will answer many of the lies put out by anti-immigrant politicians and media and give you clear responses to counter them. We will explain the basics of immigration law, discuss the disastrous consequences of the Trump administration’s mass deportation plan and tell you how to get involved.
Presenters:
Judy Ancel, Cross Border Network President
Karla Juarez, Advocates for Immigrant Rights & Reconciliation Executive Director
Claire Murphy Shaw, immigration attorney at The Asylum Clinic (unconfirmed)
Topics:
· Who are the Immigrants in KC?
· Who is a criminal?
· Why are there so many people who are undocumented?
· Why do people come here?
· What’s going on with ICE in the KC area?
· What if they deport all the immigrants or even just the undocumented?
· What can you do?
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WED AUG 20 - 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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WED AUG 20 - FRI AUG 22 - MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
FIGHT TRUMP'S POWER GRAB - MISSOURI COALITION MASS MEETINGS
Wed Aug 20, Thurs Aug 21, Fri Aug 22
Multiple MO locations (details below)
Sign up here: https://secure.everyaction.com/gZVAWRThHEa0sdKA9XQfOw2
A handful of Missouri politicians are conspiring with President Trump to gerrymander our state, unfairly redrawing our Congressional map, breaking up our communities, and silencing our voices. Join us in a series of actions across Missouri where we will plan how to fight back and protect our state from this authoritarian power grab!
SPREAD THE WORD about these emergency meetings by forwarding this email to your friends, family, and coworkers across the state. If they express their interest at this link, we’ll make sure they get plugged in: https://secure.everyaction.com/gZVAWRThHEa0sdKA9XQfOw2
*Kansas City: Wed, August 20, 6:30pm-7:30pm — IBEW Local 124 (301 E 103rd Terr. Kansas City, MO 64114)
*Columbia: Wed, August 20, 6:00pm-7:00pm — Swallow Hall 101 (507 S. 9th St. Columbia, MO 65201)
*Springfield: Wed, August 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm — IBEW Local 453 (2902 E. Division St. Springfield, MO 65803)
*St. Charles: Thurs, August 21, 6pm-7:30pm — Spencer Road Library in St. Peters
*St. Louis: Fri, August 22, 5:30pm-6:30pm — IBEW local 1 (5850 Elizabeth, St. Louis, MO 63110)
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WED AUG 20 - BLUE SPRINGS
BLUE SPRINGS DEMOCRATS MONTHLY MEETING
Wed Aug 20
6:30 PM
Mid-Continent Public Library
2220 SW RT-7
Blue Springs, MO 64014
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blueSpringsDemocrats
Blue Springs Democrats invites you to our August monthly meeting Wed Aug 20. Hope to see you there!
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THURS AUG 21 - 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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THURS AUG 21 - RAYTOWN
RAYTOWN DEMOCRATS MONTHLY MEETING
Thurs Aug 21
7:00PM
Las Chiles
6210 Raytown Trafficway
Raytown, MO 64133
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaytownDemocrats
Join Raytown Democrats for our monthly meeting at 7PM on Thursday, Aug 21 at Las Chiles in Raytown!
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THURS AUG 21 - INDEPENDENCE
KC WOMEN’S ACTION COLLECTIVE
AUGUST 3RD THURSDAYS
Thursday, Aug 21
6:00PM
3 Trails Brewing Co.
111 N Main St.
Independence, MO 64050
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KWAC25
Come on out Thursday, Aug 21 at 6pm to 3 Trails Brewing Co. in Independence for KC WACs monthly 3rd Thursday event. Great beer and great conversation. Bring a friend - we'll see you there!
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SAT AUG 23 - KANSAS CITY
MIDTOWN KC DEMOCRATS MONTHLY MEETING
Saturday, Aug 23
10:15AM
KC Public Library Westport Branch
118 Westport Rd
Kansas City, MO 64111
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kcmidtowndemocrats
Join us for the 3rd Midtown KC Democrats meeting! This meeting will take place on the 2nd floor of the Kansas City Public Library - Westport Branch. An elevator is available.
PLEASE NOTE: We will have 15 minutes allotted for social time (10:15-10:30) and then promptly start the meeting at 10:30 am. To be added to the MKCD distribution list, subscribe on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/kcmidtowndemocrats
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THIS WEEK ONLINE / IN PERSON STATEWIDE
RESPECT MO VOTERS
Website: https://respectmovoters.org
Find upcoming events here: https://respectmovoters.org/communityevents
Join our effort by signing up here: https://respectmovoters.org
Respect Missouri Voters is a grassroots, volunteer-led campaign working to protect the citizen initiative process and make our government work for everyday Missourians. Their goal is straightforward but vital– pass a state constitutional amendment to protect majority rule in Missouri. We need 2,500 volunteers in order to gather signatures. 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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SAT SEPT 6 - KANSAS CITY
JACKSON COUNTY DEMOCRATS 38TH ANNUAL TRUMAN GALA
KEYNOTE SPEAKER SENATOR AMY KLOBUCHAR
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
5PM VIP Reception - 6PM Social Hour - 7PM Dinner & Program
Stoney Creek Hotel Kansas City - Independence
18011 S Bass Pro Dr
Independence, MO 64055
Tickets/RSVP: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/trumangala2025
Join us for the 38th Annual Jackson County Democrats Truman Gala! We are excited to announce Senator Amy Klobuchar as our keynote speaker! This year's event will focus on capturing the energy and momentum of the moment and setting us up for success in 2026 and beyond. With a growing energy across the nation that has been felt on the ground locally, now is the time to fight back.The VIP reception begins at 5 PM, the Social Hour at 6 PM and the dinner & program start at 7 PM. Sponsorships and advertisements are now available. Email tyler@Jacksoncodems.org or call at 816-812-0411 with any questions. RSVP and get your tickets here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/trumangala2025
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SAT SEPT 20 - ST LOUIS
MISSOURI DEMOCRATIC PARTY 12TH ANNUAL TRUMAN DINNER
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH
Keynote Speaker - Democratic Governor of Kentucky Andy Beshear
5:30 PM VIP Reception - 7:00 PM Dinner
The Grand Hall on Choteau
2319 Chouteau Ave
St. Louis, MO 63103
RSVP / TICKETS: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/trumandinner2025
Join the Missouri Democrats in St. Louis as we celebrate the Truman Dinner's 12th year. This year's keynote speaker is none other than the Democratic Governor of Kentucky, Andy Beshear! We're proud to announce Governor Beshear will be joining us to talk about how Democrats can win in red states. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to connect with fellow Missouri Democrats and special guests from across the state! Your support will help us energize Missouri voters and donors to elect Democrats up and down the ballot! Reserve your spot today: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/trumandinner2025
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URGENT - HELP THOSE IN CRISIS
*World Central Kitchen – help provide meals to those affected by war in Gaza: https://wck.org/relief/chefs-for-gaza
*Additional organizations helping the victims of 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
*UNICEF - Rush emergency relief to children in crisis around the world: https://www.unicefusa.org/
*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
*DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS - https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/ Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) cares for people affected by conflict, disease outbreaks, natural and human-made disasters, and exclusion from health care in more than 70 countries.
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NOW - DONATE TO PUBLIC MEDIA - NPR / PBS
President Trump has signed the bill that eliminates $1.1B of federal funding for public media. Your direct financial support now is more critical than it has ever been. You can help keep journalists on the ground. You can amplify powerful stories, lift up voices too often ignored, connect people through music and bring joy to lives nationwide.
Please make your gift today—not just for yourself, but for the millions who benefit from this trusted public service.
Stand with Public Media: https://www.npr.org/donations/support
Donate to PBS: https://www.pbs.org/about/about-pbs/support-pbs/
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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
Check out their very comprehensive calendar of events MO & KS: 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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