11/17/25 Missouri Mondays - Freedom requires continuous action! Help collect signatures and spread the word in these final days to stop rigged maps!
- Nov 17, 2025
- 9 min read
Welcome to Missouri Mondays.
Last week we lost a beloved Kansas City activist and women’s rights and equality champion, Alice Kitchen. Women’s Equality Greater Kansas City posted “It is with great sadness that we share the news that Alice Kitchen, a co-founder of Women’s Equality Greater Kansas City, has passed away. Alice was an extraordinary and inspiring woman who dedicated her life to protecting women’s rights and defending the civil rights of those most vulnerable. Her impact and leadership will be deeply missed. As Alice once said, “My whole life, being around strong women is what has shaped me, made me, and nourished me through the years. Wherever I have been, that has been the heart and soul of who I am now and have been shaped by.” To learn more about Alice’s remarkable legacy and lifelong contributions to equality and justice, we invite you to visit the link from Veteran Feminists of America, which also includes a video interview with Alice: https://veteranfeministsofamerica.org/vfa-pioneer-histories-project-alice-kitchen/.”
Let us honor Alice’s memory by continuing her tireless work fighting injustice and standing up for our rights and freedoms. “Freedom is not a state; it is an act…Freedom is the continuous action we all must take, and each generation must do its part to create an even more fair, more just society.” – Congressman John Lewis
INJUSTICE ANYWHERE IS A THREAT TO JUSTICE EVERYWHERE - Alice Kitchen did not wait for someone else to stand up and speak out about injustice and inequality and neither should we. We try to make it easy to get involved, so this week find an issue of importance to you and DO SOMETHING. Every action no matter how small can make a difference.
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR YOU - Thank you for staying informed and engaged each week! Help us spread the word to neighbors, friends, and family 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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KEEP GOING! TAKE ACTION THIS WEEK!
MON NOV 17 - STATEWIDE ACTION (ONLINE)
MISSOURI VOTER PROTECTION COALITION (MOVPC) MEETING
Monday, Nov 10
10AM Online (Zoom)
To sign up text “MOVPC” to 66866 or register here: bit.ly/protectmovoters
MOVPC meets virtually every Monday. Join voter advocates across the state helping to ensure voting is free, fair and accessible to all Missourians!
This week we’ll share updates on:
Campaigns to repeal rigged congressional maps and stop attacks on citizen initiative process
Updates on lawsuits challenging rigged maps, photo ID laws, and criminal penalties for third party voter registration efforts
How to weigh in on possible changes to the SAVE database.
We’ll hear from two special guests:
Jen Ahearn, Senior Legal Advisor, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) will discuss the "SAVE" database, a flawed tool for rooting out non citizens on voting rolls. The Trump administration has now launched a Statement of Record Notice (SORN) for public comments on these changes. Public comments are due Dec. 1.
Richard von Glahn, Executive Director, People Not Politicians, who will offer updates on the campaign to repeal Missouri's rigged congressional maps and lawsuit to compel Secretary of State to accept all signatures.
Learn more about Missouri Voter Protection Coalition (MOVPC) and help support our work by making a donation today!
Website: https://www.movpc.org/
MON NOV 17 - STATEWIDE ACTION (ONLINE)
MISSOURI VOTER PROTECTION COALITION
ACCESSIBILITY WORKGROUP MEETING (VIRTUAL)
Monday, Nov 17
Meets monthly every 3rd Monday
1:00pm
Organizer: Vincent Heitholt
Email vincent@heitholtlaw.com to join this group and for more information
The Missouri Voter Protection Coalition Accessibility Workgroup meets virtually every 3rd Monday. Join us to help identify voting barriers and improve voting accessibility across Missouri. Email Organizer Vincent Heitholt vincent@heitholtlaw.com to join this group and for more information.
MON NOV 17 - 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.
TUES NOV 18 - KANSAS CITY (ONLINE)
Greater Kansas City Women’s Political Caucus (GKCWPC)
November Membership Meeting: How to Be an Active Bystander in the Face of the Immigration Crisis
Tuesday Nov 18
Register for Zoom here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lnoX5nNETx-tHQjfTiZ1Gw
Join us virtually for our November Membership Meeting: How to Be an Active Bystander in the Face of the Immigration Crisis. We’ll be in conversation with: Karla Juarez, Executive Director of Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation (AIRR), Anna White, Immigration Reform Advocate. Moderator: Marielena Marroquin, MPA Founder and CEO of Cultura Consultants
TUES NOV 18 - BLUE SPRINGS
Blue Springs Democrats
Letter Writing Campaign, Food Drive, and Petition Signing
Tuesday Nov 18
6pm - 8pm
Blue Springs Mid-Continent Library South Branch
2220 S Hwy 7
Blue Springs, MO 64014
WED NOV 19 - BLUE SPRINGS
Blue Springs Democrats
Monthly Meeting
Wednesday Nov 19
6:30pm
The Table
3609 MO 7 Hwy
Blue Springs, MO 64014
SAT NOV 22 - BLUE SPRINGS
Help Stop Gerrymandered Maps!
Gather Signatures with People Not Politicians - Blue Springs
Saturday Nov 22
Two shifts: 10am - 2pm & 2pm - 6pm
Mid-Continent Public Library - Blue Springs South Branch
2220 S Hwy 7
Blue Springs, MO 64014
SAT NOV 22 - KANSAS CITY METRO (KC, Blue Springs, Pleasant Valley)
JACKSON COUNTY DEMOCRATS - ALLIES - LABOR
DRIVE-THRU PETITION SIGNING & FOOD DRIVE
Saturday, Nov 22
Noon - 3pm
Three locations:
UAW Local 249, 8040 US-69, Pleasant Valley, MO 64068
SEIU Local 96, 4526 The Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64110
The Table, 3609 SW State Route 7, Blue Springs, MO
This is a great opportunity to easily drive through and sign two petitions AND help stock Harvester’s shelves by dropping off non-perishable food donations at the same time! Petitions available for signing are the People Not Politicians MO (stop gerrymandering) and Respect MO Voters (protect citizen’s initiatives and your vote). This event is hosted by Kansas City Area Democrats, Allies, & Labor.
SAT NOV 22 - HARRISONVILLE
CASS COUNTY DEMOCRATS
DRIVE-THRU AND SIGN THE PEOPLE NOT POLITICIANS MO PETITION
Saturday, Nov 22
Noon - 3pm
Old County Courthouse on the Square
Public sidewalk in front
102 E. Wall St.
Harrisonville, MO 64701
SAT NOV 22 - BLUE SPRINGS
Gather Signatures with People Not Politicians MO
Saturday Nov 22
2 Shifts
10pm - 2pm
2pm - 6pm
Mid-Continent Public Library - Blue Springs South Branch
2220 S Hwy 7
Blue Springs, MO 64014
Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/pnpmo/event/869254/
SUN NOV 23 - BLUE SPRINGS
Gather Signatures with People Not Politicians MO
Sunday Nov 23
2 Shifts
1pm - 4pm
2pm - 5pm
Mid-Continent Public Library - Blue Springs South Branch
2220 S Hwy 7
Blue Springs, MO 64014
Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/pnpmo/event/869254/
NOVEMBER - KC METRO, BLUE SPRINGS, LEE’S SUMMIT, BELTON, HARRISONVILLE,
HIGHEST PRIORITY! HELP STOP GERRYMANDERED Congressional district maps! FINAL DAYS OF THE CAMPAIGN! TAKE ACTION NOW!
*Gather Signatures / Get Training for People Not Politicians MO Petition - Kansas City, Lee’s Summit, Blue Springs, Belton, Harrisonville
Tuesdays, Nov, 4:30pm-6pm, Get Training, The Table, United Methodist Church, 3609 SW State Route 7, Blue Springs, MO, Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1W5eqS-DNo6n6y62etWaCHIJ2iUBzDqmcjo3YaF_Vx28/viewform
Thursdays Nov, 5:30pm - 7pm, Get Training, Central Presbyterian Church,
3501 Campbell, Kansas City, MO 64109 Sign up: https://www.mobilize.us/pnpmo/event/844949/
Saturdays Nov, Two shifts 10am-2pm & 2pm-6pm, Gather signatures, meet at Mid-Continent Public Library - Blue Springs South Branch, 2220 S Hwy 7, Blue Springs, MO 64014, Sign up: https://www.mobilize.us/pnpmo/event/869254/
Sunday, Nov 23, Two Shifts –1pm-4pm & 2pm-5pm, Gather signatures, meet at Mid-Continent Public Library - Blue Springs South Branch, 2220 S Hwy 7, Blue Springs, MO 64014, Sign up: https://www.mobilize.us/pnpmo/event/869254/
Sundays, Nov, 2pm - 3pm, Get Training, Mid-Continent Library - Community Room, 1000 NE Colbern Rd. Lee’s Summit, MO, Sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQHtecGfJoLuGjkXAgNJVRctOfDo83yCsLtHdBgrfP4t9Oyw/viewform
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*Sign the People Not Politicians MO Petition - Kansas City, Independence, Lee’s Summit, Blue Springs, Belton, Harrisonville
Tuesdays & Thursdays, Nov, 12:00pm-5:00pm, 308 W Maple Ave., Unit 101, Independence, MO
Tuesdays & Thursdays, Nov 4-29, 3pm-6pm, Belton Police Station, 7001 E 163rd St. Belton, MO, Parking lot, east side
Tuesdays, Nov, 4:30p-6pm, The Table, United Methodist Church, 3609 SW State Route 7, Blue Springs, MO, Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1W5eqS-DNo6n6y62etWaCHIJ2iUBzDqmcjo3YaF_Vx28/viewform
Tuesdays Nov, 11am-4pm, Cass County Public Library, 400 E Mechanic St., Harrisonville, MO
Tuesdays Nov, 2pm-4pm, Harrisonville Church of the Nazarene, 2305 E South St., Harrisonville, MO 64701
Wednesdays Nov, 11a-5pm, 1p-3p, Raymore City Hall, 100 Municipal Circle, Raymore, MO 64083
Thursdays Nov, 11a-6p, 9a-noon, DMV, 2009 Plaza Dr., Harrisonville, MO 64701
Saturdays Nov, 11am-1pm, Belton Police Station, 7001 E 163rd St. Belton, MO, Parking lot, east side
Saturdays Nov, 10am-6pm, Mid-Continent Public Library - Blue Springs South Branch, 2220 S Hwy 7, Blue Springs, MO 64014, Sign up: https://www.mobilize.us/pnpmo/event/869254/
Sunday, Nov 23, 1pm-5pm, Mid-Continent Public Library - Blue Springs South Branch, 2220 S Hwy 7, Blue Springs, MO 64014, Sign up: https://www.mobilize.us/pnpmo/event/869254/
Sundays Nov, 2pm- 4pm, Mid-Continent Library - Community Room, 1000 NE Colbern Rd. Lee’s Summit, MO, Sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQHtecGfJoLuGjkXAgNJVRctOfDo83yCsLtHdBgrfP4t9Oyw/viewform
To just sign the petition, go to any turn in event listed here or search for more signing events here: https://www.mobilize.us/pnpmo/
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*Signature Turn In / Notarizing People Not Politicians MO - Kansas City, Lee’s Summit, Blue Springs
Mondays Nov, 5pm-7pm, Clay County Democrats HQ, 6065 NE Antioch Rd, Kansas City, MO 64119, Register here: https://www.mobilize.us/claycountydemocraticcentralcommittee/event/858158/
Tuesdays Nov, 4:30-6pm, The Table, United Methodist Church, 3609 MO Route 7 Blue Springs, MO, Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1W5eqS-DNo6n6y62etWaCHIJ2iUBzDqmcjo3YaF_Vx28/viewform
Wednesdays Nov, 5:30PM - 7:30PM, Central Presbyterian Church,
3501 Campbell, Kansas City, MO 64109 Sign up: https://www.mobilize.us/pnpmo/event/845690/
Sundays Nov, 3PM - 4PM, Mid-Continent Library - Community Room, 1000 NE Colbern Rd. Lee’s Summit, MO, Sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQHtecGfJoLuGjkXAgNJVRctOfDo83yCsLtHdBgrfP4t9Oyw/viewform
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*Multiple Volunteer Opportunities People Not Politicians MO - Multiple locations
Find all Mobilize events for People Not Politicians MO here: https://www.mobilize.us/pnpmo/
NOVEMBER - STATEWIDE ACTION MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
RESPECT MISSOURI VOTERS (Statewide)
WHO WE ARE - Respect Missouri Voters is a grassroots, volunteer-led campaign working to protect the citizen initiative process and make our government work for everyday Missourians. Our 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
*Website: https://respectmovoters.org/
*TAKE ACTION / Volunteer Resources: https://respectmovoters.org/take-action#convo
*SIGN THE PETITION EVENTS (multiple locations): https://respectmovoters.org/sign-here
IMMIGRATION KNOW YOUR RIGHTS TRAINING / VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Advocates for Immigrants Rights and Reconciliation (AIRR) provides “Know Your Rights” training for community members who are directly impacted by immigration policies. No matter where you were born or what your immigration status is, you have rights under the constitution. During this training, we will review people's constitutional rights. AIRR’s goal is to educate, train and empower as many community members as possible to feel confident with their knowledge of their due process rights in order to exercise them to keep themselves and their families safe. This training also offers a plan of action when a person is detained. Additionally, AIRR offers Know Your Rights to allies and service providers on how to better protect the community they serve.
*Find more information about AIRR Know Your Rights training here: https://airrkc.org/know-your-rights
*To sign up to volunteer with AIRR go to: https://airrkc.org/volunteer
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/
Sample Issues Week of Nov 17
Extend the Affordable Care Act Premium Tax Credits (UPDATED 11/12) - https://5calls.org/issue/aca-healthcare-tax-credits-budget-reconciliation/
Repeal the Self-Serving Senator Lawsuit Provision - https://5calls.org/issue/senator-lawsuit-provision/
Demand the Release of the Epstein Case Files (UPDATED 11/12) - https://5calls.org/issue/release-epstein-files/
Oppose UAE Funding of Atrocities in Sudan - https://5calls.org/issue/sudan-war-uae-funding-rsf/
Investigate the Trump Administration’s Extrajudicial Killings (UPDATED 11/6) - https://5calls.org/issue/trump-venezuela-extrajudicial-murder/
End Trump's Dictator Rule - https://5calls.org/issue/trump-dictator-abuse-of-power/
Protest Trump’s Destruction of the White House - https://5calls.org/issue/white-house-east-wing-destruction/
Constituent Services: Report Your Concerns to Your Representatives - https://5calls.org/issue/constituent-services-concerned-voter/
MORE WAYS TO GET INVOLVED! ORGANIZATIONS THAT NEED YOUR HELP!
*Events and ways to get involved: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SZqI3j4nv2N3ylrsLTYXHa60aNMC-a4GlXZyj08lmPw/edit?usp=sharing
*Organization Resources list here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10lQQyYzV3vKqYe9aKlclBZomZbstuPr6FDI_9zEHX_0/edit?usp=sharing
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THANK YOU! for staying informed and taking action to make a difference!
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In solidarity,
Missouri Action Alliance
“Salus Populi Suprema Lex Esto” - “Let the welfare of the people be the supreme law.” –State of Missouri Motto
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