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Check out this week's newsletter!
Weekly Newsletter - September 7 — Respect MO Voters
We need 1000 people at launch to be on track to qualify for the ballot. We have 589 people RSVP'd.  We need 411 more volunteers (THIS MEANS YOU!) to come on Wednesday.  RSVP for a Launc...
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September 8, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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Epsteins's Birthday Book is banned in the schools and libraries of all Republican states.
September 9, 2025 at 5:38 AM
seileach67.bsky.social
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/co...
Tell Costco: Don't Cave to Extremists—Dispense Mifepristone Now!
Costco has announced that its pharmacies will NOT dispense mifepristone—a safe, FDA-approved abortion pill used in the majority of abortions nationwide. This dangerous decision is a concession to anti...
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September 9, 2025 at 5:46 AM
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"In a stunning move, the Republican governor also called on lawmakers to weaken the state’s initiative petition process, a more than a century-old mechanism for direct democracy that allows citizens to put measures on the ballot."

Signature gathering starts Sept. 10!

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August 30, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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Want to know how you can help?

The easiest way to join is visit respectMOvoters.org/join and sign up! Our onboarding team will help match you with a department that needs your skills.

You can also check out our listings on idealist! www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit...
A speech bubble asks "how can I help?" and another speech bubble answers "sign up at RespectMoVoters.org/join" on a navy blue background with the Respect MO Voters logo at the top
August 7, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Kirksville! We are holding a town hall on Monday, August 25 at 5:30pm at the Truman State Student Union!

Come learn more about our movement and how you can help protect the will of the people in Missouri!

actionnetwork.org/events/kirks...

#moleg #respectMOvoters
A flyer for the Respect MO Voters Town Hall in Kirksville, Missouri on Monday, August 25th at 5:30 pm. The event is being held at the Truman State Student Union. Click the link in post to register! The poster is navy blue and has a collection of photos of volunteers.
August 11, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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The local leaders are hard at work planning training sessions (coming ~ 8/28) for volunteers who will gather signatures (starting 9/10!). So now is a great time to join if you haven't already and get plugged in with your local team!

respectmovoters.org/join

#moleg #missouri #respectMOvoters
Join Us: Ban Missouri Politicians from Attacking the Will of the People
With your support, we're going to BAN Missouri politicians from attacking the will of the people.
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August 15, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Let's talk teams! We've got volunteers all over the state, and we'll need to collect signatures from all over the state, so we've got the state broken up into regions and teams with local leaders to help us meet our goals! Check out this awesome interactive map!
Region Map — Respect MO Voters
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August 15, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Happening Now! Behind the Ballot with Respect Voters Coalition!

#moleg #politics #respectMOvoterss #missouri
Behind the Ballot with Respect Voters Coalition, August 21, 2025
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August 21, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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One of our amazing volunteers in KC organized a weekly coffee meetup on Saturday mornings at the coffee shop in the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. It's a great way for volunteers (and people who may just want to learn more) to gather and build relationships, make plans, troubleshoot, etc.

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johnlaroe.bsky.social LaRoeBoat @johnlaroe.bsky.social · Aug 16
Coffee Morning Start your Weekend Meetup
#KansasCity, #Missouri (1/2)

15 members & friends of #RespectMissouriVoters met this morning (16 August 2025) in a midtown cafe to discuss volunteer training options & #LocalResistance opportunities.
(see alt text for links to sign ups)
Photo: Six people sit or stand around a table in a very modern building. The table is brown, the building a muted white. Their smiles range from an unfettered laugh (on the left) through simple smiles to a fairly straight face (on the right). They are (left to right) Kay, Amy, Michael (standing), Pam, Elizabeth (standing), and Wilson. Some of them have coffee. There is a vase with yellow flowers, a pair of glasses, some clip on sunglasses, and a floral folder on the table. More info: Kansas City: Fight the Power Grab - Emergency Meeting Wednesday, August 20, 2025 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CT IBEW Local 124, 301 E 103rd Ter, Kansas City, MO 64114 Signup: https://bit.ly/fightback.KC Rally to Fight the Trump Takeover Wednesday, September 10, 2025 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CT Missouri State Capitol, 201 W Capitol Ave, Jefferson City, MO 65101 Signup: https://bit.ly/fightback.MO
August 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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It's countdown to launch! We'll be kicking off our signature gathering campaign on September 10th with events around the state. More details are coming soon!

Make sure you're signed up so you'll be trained and ready to go! respectMOvoters.org/gather
A save the date graphic for Respect MO Voters Launch Day on Wednesday, September 10th. We're hosting events around the state to celebrate the start of our signature gathering campaign - more details are coming soon! Check back at RespectMoVoters.org to find an event near you soon. The graphic has snapshots of Respect MO Voters volunteers at different events around the state, many of them are wearing Respect Voters t-shirts. There's a little rocket and some stars in the background to complement the launch theme.
August 15, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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250,000+ people signed.

We joined @indivisible.org to deliver the petition opposing @colbertlateshow.bsky.social's cancellation straight to @cbsnews.com and @paramountpictures.bsky.social — and they tried to block us.

Watch the recap, then add your name: SaveColbert.org

#SaveColbert
July 28, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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This project takes a TON of time & effort. If you'd like to support my healthcare wonkery, you can do so here, thank you!

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I just supported Charles Gaba's healthcare wonkery!
Show your support with a contribution.
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July 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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#MO08 Jason Smith (R) (won by 54 pts)

~52,000 ACA exchange enrollees are in danger

~60,000 Medicaid expansion* enrollees are in danger

*(aka MO HealthNet)
#MO08 Jason Smith (R) (won by 54 pts) ~52,000 ACA exchange enrollees are in danger ~60,000 Medicaid expansion* enrollees are in danger *(aka MO HealthNet)
July 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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#MO07 Eric Burlison (R) (won by 45 pts)

~62,000 ACA exchange enrollees are in danger

~52,000 Medicaid expansion* enrollees are in danger

*(aka MO HealthNet)
#MO07 Eric Burlison (R) (won by 45 pts) ~62,000 ACA exchange enrollees are in danger ~52,000 Medicaid expansion* enrollees are in danger *(aka MO HealthNet)
July 6, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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#MO06 Sam Graves (R) (won by 44 pts)

~44,000 ACA exchange enrollees are in danger

~39,000 Medicaid expansion* enrollees are in danger

*(aka MO HealthNet)
#MO06 Sam Graves (R) (won by 44 pts) ~44,000 ACA exchange enrollees are in danger ~39,000 Medicaid expansion* enrollees are in danger *(aka MO HealthNet)
July 6, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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#MO04 Mark Alford (R) (won by 45 pts)

~50,000 ACA exchange enrollees are in danger

~47,000 Medicaid expansion* enrollees are in danger

*(aka MO HealthNet)
#MO04 Mark Alford (R) (won by 45 pts) ~50,000 ACA exchange enrollees are in danger ~47,000 Medicaid expansion* enrollees are in danger *(aka MO HealthNet)
July 6, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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#MO03 Bob Onder (R) (won by 26 pts)

~41,000 ACA exchange enrollees are in danger

~29,000 Medicaid expansion* enrollees are in danger

*(aka MO HealthNet)
#MO03 Bob Onder (R) (won by 26 pts) ~41,000 ACA exchange enrollees are in danger ~29,000 Medicaid expansion* enrollees are in danger *(aka MO HealthNet)
July 6, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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#MO02 Ann Wagner (R) (won by 12 pts*)

~50,000 ACA exchange enrollees are in danger

~20,000 Medicaid expansion** enrollees are in danger

*help flip this seat!
secure.actblue.com/donate/house...

**(aka MO HealthNet)
#MO02 Ann Wagner (R) (won by 12 pts) ~50,000 ACA exchange enrollees are in danger ~20,000 Medicaid expansion* enrollees are in danger *(aka MO HealthNet)
July 6, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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📣 Republicans just passed the #MAGAMurderBill into law.

I'm updating my House District-level healthcare enrollment pie charts w/the latest data, 2024 partisan lean & the populations most at risk of losing coverage highlighted.

Next up: #MISSOURI:

acasignups.net/cd-pie-chart...
House District Enrollment: Missouri (now w/high-res PDFs!)
Originally posted 3/09/25 Over the past couple of months I've compiled a master spreadsheet breaking out enrollment in ACA plans (Qualified Health Plans & Basic Health Plans), Medicaid/CHIP coverage (...
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July 6, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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This goes the same for the UK gender 'critical' movement. The last chapter in this video details multiple cases of how GCs sexualize children, and I even forgot Germaine bloody Greer and her published book explicitly sexualizing young boys. Greer was THE spark to the current wave of GC Fascism.
May 30, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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"Male androgenization" is a very broad term, that would potentially include cis women with PCOS. So, 1 in 10 women would be forced to compete in the male category.

This moral panic about intersex people is obscene.
Athletes deemed to be male at birth, as evidenced by the presence of Y chromosome genetic material (the SRY gene) or with a difference of sexual development (DSD) where male androgenization occurs, will be eligible to compete in the male category, World Boxing said.
May 30, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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We’re now up to four cases involving seven claimants against the EHRC. At this pace, the courtroom will be overflowing with victims of that unlawful guidance. Perhaps it’s time for Baroness Falkner and the Commissioners to consider a Japanese-style deep bow and spare everyone further trouble.
Deeply regrettable: Executives from Asahi Kasei, which constructed a residential building that is now tilting, bow in apology at a news conference on Oct. 20 in Tokyo. | YOSHIAKI MIURA
May 30, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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essenceofthought.bsky.social Essence of Thought @essenceofthought.bsky.social · May 30
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I just need to say thank you to everyone who has supported us.
May 31, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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