09/09/24 Missouri Mondays - We won’t back down from Our Fight For Reproductive Freedom! 57 Days and so many ways to get involved! Let’s do this!
Welcome to Missouri Mondays!
The right to vote on Amendment 3 and restore our reproductive freedom is now in the hands of the MO Supreme Court.
On Friday, Circuit Judge Christopher Limbaugh ruled on a lawsuit “filed by anti-abortion activists and lawmakers that [Amendment 3] violated an aspect of Missouri law and that ruling has thrown into question whether the abortion amendment will be on the ballot in November.” Missourians For Constitutional Freedom appealed Judge Limbaugh’s ruling and the case will now be argued in the MO Supreme Court.
Elad Gross, Democratic candidate for MO Atty General, posted last night on Facebook, “Missouri's Supreme Court has set oral argument on whether Amendment 3 stays on the ballot for Tuesday, September 10 at 8:30 AM. Amendment 3 would put reproductive freedom into the state constitution. September 10 is the deadline by which issues must be placed on the ballot, so we will have an answer as to that question on Tuesday.”
The Missourians For Constitutional Freedom campaign gave an update late afternoon on Sunday on the legal challenges and thankfully they are very optimistic about the outcome.
Our opponents have tried everything to sabotage the people’s initiative petition effort to restore our reproductive rights and end our cruel abortion ban. They delayed signature gathering for nearly a year but in less than 3 months we gathered 380,000! Now that we’re facing the deadline to get the measure on the ballot, they’ve filed this desperate legal challenge to stop it.
We are not done fighting! When we fight, we WIN! See details below for ways to get involved to get out the vote for Yes on Amendment 3, put reproductive freedom champions Harris-Walz in the White House, Crystal Quade in the MO Governor’s mansion, and Democrats into every statewide office and fill the state legislature! We have 57 days! Let’s do this!
THANK YOU for staying informed and taking action with us each week! Help us spread the word by sharing this email and our Missouri Mondays sign up link: https://www.moactionalliance.com/signup.
UPCOMING EVENTS! WHAT YOU CAN DO TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
TAKE ACTION WITH THE MISSOURI VOTER PROTECTION COALITION (MOVPC) TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO VOTE
Join the MOVPC weekly online meeting MONDAYS at 10 AM
Text “MOVPC” to 66866 or register HERE: bit.ly/protectmovoters
ABOUT MOVPC
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!
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/
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
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*RALLY IN ST. LOUIS CITY FOR LUCAS KUNCE FOR U.S. SENATE
TONIGHT Monday, Sept 9
Doors open 5:30 PM
Sheetmetal Workers Local 36
2319 Chouteau Ave. #100
St. Louis, MO 63103
RSVP here: lucaskunce.com/STLRally
Are you ready to defeat Josh Hawley and take Missouri's Senate seat back for working families? Join us in Kansas City and hear from Lucas on how we can take back our power this November.
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HARRIS WALZ DEBATE WATCH PARTY!
Hosted by: Jackson County Democratic Committee, MO-KS Women’s Leadership Forum, Heartland Alliance for Progress
Tuesday, September 10
Doors open 7:30 - Debate is 8PM-10PM
106 Southwest Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64108
RSVP here: https://forms.gle/vYtqTYNthcSSHFot8
The Jackson County Democratic Committee, in partnership with the MO-KS Women's Leadership Forum, and Heartland Alliance for Progress, are proud to host a watch party as Vice President Kamala Harris goes toe-to-toe against Donald Trump in the first debate of the 2024 presidential election cycle. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. Space is very limited, so registration is required for entry. If you become unable to join, please cancel your registration so that space may be opened up for others.
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HELP ELECT HISTORIC CANDIDATE VP KAMALA HARRIS AND RUNNING MATE GOV. TIM WALZ!
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!
*DONATE TO HARRIS VICTORY FUND HERE:
*SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER / TAKE ACTION HERE: https://web.kamalaharris.com/forms/take-action-for-kamala-harris/
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HELP GET OUT THE “YES” VOTE FOR AMENDMENT 3 AND PROPOSITION A
Missourians For Constitutional Freedom expects to win the last minute court challenge for Amendment 3 and is moving forward with get out the vote efforts. Your help is critical! Sign up today!
*Knock Doors for Prop A & Amendment 3 in KC
Saturday, September 14
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM CT
Trinity United Methodist Church
620 E Armour Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64109
Sign up here: https://mojwj.org/regionals/kansas-city/knock-doors-for-prop-a-amendment-3-in-kc-9-14/
Voters across Missouri will have the opportunity to vote YES on two important initiatives on November 5th! Prop A will gradually increase Missouri's minimum wage up to $15/hour and will give all Missouri workers access to earned paid sick time, and Amendment 3 will end Missouri's ban on abortion. Now it's up to us to talk to our neighbors to make sure both of these initiatives pass, and we need your help! Sign up here to knock doors with us, and we'll follow up with you soon. https://mojwj.org/regionals/kansas-city/knock-doors-for-prop-a-amendment-3-in-kc/
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*Missourians For Constitutional Freedom
Talk to voters about reproductive freedom
Phone Bank / Canvass
Multiple dates KC, Columbia, Jefferson City, Springfield, St. Louis
Find your location and sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/mfcf/
Sign up for KC Canvass Sun Sept 15 here: https://www.mobilize.us/mfcf/event/673693/
Missouri Abortion Rights Initiative Petition, Amendment 3, is officially verified and set for the November ballot! Join Missourians for Constitutional Freedom as we phone bank and canvass to build support for our amendment to end the abortion ban in Missouri! Register to take action to take back our freedom and put families — not politicians — in charge of personal medical decisions by enshrining the Right to Reproductive Freedom in our Missouri Constitution.
*Canvass Your Neighborhood to Vote YES on Amendment 3
Do anytime through 12am CST on November 5
Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/mfcf/event/679306/
Do you live outside of Columbia, KC, Springfield, or STL? This is one way you can take action to knock doors in your area to mobilize folks to VOTE YES on AMENDMENT 3 to end Missouri's abortion ban! We'll provide you with training, literature to hand out at the doors, & a list of doors you'll be knocking. Sign up here & an organizer will contact you within 48 hours!
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*Jackson County Democrats Weekend Canvass!
Saturday, September 14 and every Sat thru Nov 2
10AM
Two locations:
801 NE Woods Chapel Road, Lees Summit
308 W Maple Ave, Independence
Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/349852488173660/349852504840325
Join us every Saturday until Election Day at 10am for a canvass kickoff to support our State House and State Senate candidates! We will kickoff from both our Independence and our Lee’s Summit office. Volunteer training at 10am followed by canvass kickoff. For more information or questions, call Tyler at 816-812-0411 or email Tyler@jacksoncodems.org
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Dance the Vote (St. Louis)
September 14
10am - 3pm
Missouri History Museum
5700 Lindell Blvd
St Louis, MO 63112
Details here: https://www.facebook.com/share/BnkAvV2k5CuVXD39/
On Saturday, Sept 14 from 10 am to 3 pm, Dance the Vote STL will present Dance the Vote, a FREE nonpartisan, family-friendly, all-inclusive event at the Missouri History Museum to promote voter awareness in advance of the general election on Tuesday, November 5. When DTV first performed for midterms at the museum in 2018, they attracted over 1000 attendees before pivoting to virtual performances during the pandemic, returning to the museum for the 2022 midterms. And let's not forget...there will be food trucks!
“At Dance the Vote, we will energize attendees to participate in the elections and exercise their precious right, up and down the ballot. Our event also honors National Voter Registration Day, Constitution Week, and National Disability Voter Rights Week and will feature an all-inclusive short community dance to be taught for people of all ages and abilities, including people with disabilities. Everyone is welcome,” said Joan Lipkin, producing artistic director of Dance the Vote.
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HELP SUPPORT 2024 CANDIDATES AND BRING THEM TO VICTORY IN NOVEMBER!
Missourians can make history in November and change the direction of our government with pro-Democracy leaders focused on restoring rights and freedoms and making lives better. Check out our list of candidates and campaign links here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YWPoO300-K4QWinuVdJ_9LR-Hei7rv_ODoEIbeCebUY/edit?usp=sharing
ATTENTION! 2024 VOTER RESOURCES - IMPORTANT DATES!!
General Election: November 5
Last Day to Register: October 9
In Person Absentee Voting Begins: September 24
Military & Overseas Portal opens: September 21
Applications mailed to permanently disabled: September 20
No Excuse In Person Absentee (Early) Voting Opens: October 22
Find Your Local Election Authority
Voters need to know their local election authority / local election jurisdiction to check your voter registration, find your polling location and your sample ballot, and more.
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 in Kansas City — Your election board is Kansas City Board of Election Commissioners, 4407 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri 64130 - Phone: 816.842.4820 - Website: https://www.kceb.org/
For Jackson County voters outside Kansas City - Your local election authority is the Jackson County Board of Elections - 215 N Liberty, Independence MO 64050 Phone: (816) 325-4600 - Website: https://jcebmo.org/
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Check Your Voter Registration
Check your voter registration here: https://voteroutreach.sos.mo.gov/portal
Register to Vote
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
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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.
MISSOURI MONDAYS NEWS SUPPLEMENT!
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