Concerned citizens of Cass County and Bates County gathered in Raymore, Missouri today with signs drawing parallels between elements of fascist governments and actions of the Trump administration.
We still need a few sign holders for our first Signs of Fascism event in Raymore this Saturday, February 28th, at 58 Hwy & Dean Ave from 12:00 to 12:30. Let us know if you'd like to join us this Saturday or at future SOF events in Harrisonville, Belton, Peculiar, and Butler.
We hope to see you on March 28th in Harrisonville! We're starting at 10:00 a.m. for folks who want to head to Kansas City's No Kings protest as well.
Join People Not Politicians on March 10 at the Missouri Supreme Court as justices hear arguments in Luther v. Hoskins, a case challenging the legislature's unconstitutional gerrymandering outside the Census cycle.
We need progressive representation in county and state government. If you are considering stepping into public leadership, please let us know and we can put you in contact with folks who can answer any questions you have and offer other support. Deadlines are approaching!
Save the date. We'll be having a protest in Harrisonville again.
We are considering organizing Signs of Fascism actions ( www.youtube.com/watch?v=lK8f...) throughout Cass County and possibly Bates County also when it warms up. If you would like to see a Signs of Fascism action in your town, please complete this Google Form:
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What a great turnout at #NoKingsHarrisonville! Have thoughts on what/when/where our next action should be? Share them below!
We got so many signatures at #NoKingsHarrisonville today. If you still need to sign the Respect MO Voters or People Not Politicians petitions, message us and we'll make it happen!
Cass County and Bates County showed UP! Thanks to everyone who made their voices heard in Harrisonville. Our turnout gave a lot of people hope, including many people who weren't aware of the protest and just happened to be passing by. THIS IS WHAT DEMOCRACY LOOKS LIKE! #NoKingsHarrisonville
We hope to see you Saturday for Harrisonville's No Kings rally!
Spread the word and bring a friend!
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
We hope to see you at the No Kings Rally in Harrisonville on October 18th from 10 a.m. to noon. If you want to carpool to the Kansas City protest afterward, let us know!
We've got 90 days to collect at least 107,000 signatures from at least six out of eight congressional districts to put the new map before voters. Get trained and pick up petitions this Saturday: mobilize.us/s/UgfA0v
West Central MO Rural Democrats is a progressive organization serving Cass, Bates, Vernon, St. Clair, Henry, and Johnson counties. If you'd like more information, DM us and we'll send you their email address. You can also find their Facebook group here: www.facebook.com/groups/35997...
And we will not be silenced.
If you can't make it to Jefferson City Wednesday for the Fight Trump's Power Grab and Protect Democracy rally, be sure to email or call your state legislators.
It's official--Kehoe called a special session to redraw Missouri's congressional districts and make initiative petitions harder to enact. We hope to see you at the protest in Kansas City on Labor Day and in Jefferson City on September 10th. If you want to carpool to either protest, let us know.
Voters should pick their leaders - not the other way around. Come show Trump, Governor Kehoe, and Missouri legislators that we are not going to let them silence our voices.
If you're in Harrisonville and want to carpool to the rally, let us know. As of now there are two spots open in a vehicle.
"All of us, whether we're Democrats, Independents, or Republicans, should stand up to politicians who don't want to face accountability at the ballot box....If Republican policies are popular, why do they need to redraw these maps? Why can't they just run on their policies?" -James Talarico
Want to get to know some like-minded folks and plan some good trouble in Cass County? DM us for details on Indivisible Cass County's first meeting.
When you go to vote, are you tired of having no option but a Republican? Many offices will be up for grabs in the 2026 election.
Cass County Democrats will have a candidate training in September.
If you'd like more information on running for any of these offices, let us know!
Quote from Alford in response to a question about equity, diversity, and inclusion at KCUR's recent Q&A: "I believe in equality. I don't believe in equity. If you don't understand the difference, that's the problem." 🙄
You can watch the Q&A here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1_c...
"We’ll be gathering peacefully at 5:30 PM on the sidewalks around Memorial Station in Belton to show our dissent, not to disrupt, but to stand visibly and peacefully for what we believe in."
Hope to see you Monday, June 16th!
For Cass Countians who don't want to head to KC or Overland Park for this week's No Kings protests, there is also a protest in Lee's Summit on Saturday from 10 am to noon.
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
Tickets to Mark Alford's June 16th Q&A from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in Belton went fast. Those who didn't get tickets can make their voices heard in other ways. 😉 Save the date and we'll keep you posted.
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The special guests at last week's Lincoln-Reagan Day dinner at the Blue Springs Elks Lodge, which was attended by Congressman Alford, Missouri state Sen. Joe Nicola, and other area Republicans? January 6 rioters, including two Proud Boys.
Sounds about right for Missouri. Anyone else feel like Rep. Alford, Senator Schmitt, and AG Bailey seem to be confused about their roles and think they're on Trump's PR team?
