INDIVISIBLE: WE WILL PERSIST(IWWP)

Tag: elections

  • Preparing for the April 7, 2026 Election!

    With one month until elections, now is the time to begin your research. A little effort in understanding the candidates is essential for electing leaders who align with our community’s values.

    Finding Your Ballot

    I was reviewing the St. Charles County Ballot for the April 2026 election. As it covers the entire county I found it challenging to find those items that pertained to me. I needed to check my specific districts, so I headed to the MO Secretary of State website. I found a great shortcut on that site. It allowed me to view those items that would be on my ballot. I want to share the steps I took.

    • Click this link to MO Voter Registration site: MO Secretary of State Voter Registration.
    • Fill out the form and it will take you to your current Voter Registration Information
    • In the middle of the page, there is a link to View Candidates and Issue. It takes you to those items you will have on your ballot.

    Researching candidates:

    Starting with simple google searches and face book searches can get you a lot of information on candidates.

    • If you are viewing social media don’t just read what they post, read their comments. Look to see how they respond to those who disagree with them. Check to see if they respond professionally. Are they informative in what they say.
    • If you are looking for information on School Board candidates check out the School District website. As well as the website for St. Charles County Families for Public School(https://sccffps.org/)
    • On local elections your city newsletter should have information on the candidates.
    • Once you have found a way to contact the candidate, reach out via email, phone or social media. You can also attend an event they are scheduled for and get to know them.
    • Attend your local city board of alderman meeting, to see your incumbent candidate in action.
    • Attend a St. Charles County Council meeting, to see your incumbent in action.

    Additional Voting Information

    If you have moved recently or need to register to vote: Register to Vote. The deadline to register for the April election is March 11, 2026.

    If you will be out of town on April 7, 2026 be sure to visit the St. Charles County Election Authority before you leave. Absentee voting is available from 8:30 – 4:30 at the Election Authority.

  • Let’s Make Some Plans!

    Membership Meeting

    March 19, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

    St. Charles City/County Library – Corp Parkway

    1200 Corporate Parkway

    Wentzville, MO 63385

    WE NEED HELP IN ACCOMPLISHING THESE GOALS!!!

    1. Mobilizing for March 28th:

    “No Kings Day” We are getting ready for the third mass mobilization. This event is part of the No Kings movement. This is a significant event. We will be finalizing our local plans. We aim to join millions across the country. Together, we will declare that America has no room for monarchs or authoritarians. We need volunteers for marshaling, sign-making, and outreach. We are planning on hosting multiple site events and need your help!

    2. Discuss upcoming April 7th Municipal Elections

    Democracy starts at the local level. We’ll be discussing the critical municipal races and school board seats up for grabs on April 7th. These local victories are the “firewall” against extremism in our own backyard.

    3. Retaking our Voice:

    Stopping Bob Onder in US Congressional District 3 and Ann Wagner in US Congressional District 2 . It is time to bring new leadership to Missouri’s 2nd & 3rd District. We will discuss our strategy to unseat Bob Onder and Ann Wagner by backing candidates who actually represent us. We’re talking about long-term organizing to replace their agenda with one that serves the people. While the election is months away we need to work consistently throughout the year. Our goal is to ensure we remove these authoritarian sympathizers from congress.

    4. Sustaining the Street Heat

    Our weekly protests are the heartbeat of our visibility. We will review our current schedule. We will discuss new locations. We will ensure we have a steady presence to hold those in power accountable every single week.

    “Local groups build and wield power in ways that individuals can’t.” Let’s show up, get organized, and keep persisting.

    Indivisible.org

  • Are you looking for additional ways to fight back?

    The Missouri Voter Protection Coalition (MOVPC) is a non-partisan statewide network. Its voter advocates work to secure the right to vote in Missouri.

    Legislation is happening and we should all be aware of how our vote is affected. Today, being an an informed citizen means, you need to find organizations that align with your beliefs. Follow them to stay aware of the issues you care about. If voting rights is something you care deeply about I would encourage you to visit MOVPC Website. Those that join get email updates on issues impacting voting rights.

    They have a Legislative Tracker, that tracks the bills affecting MO voting rights.

    MOVPC ACTION LEGISLATIVE TRACKER

    Stay up to date on our list of voting bills HERE

    They are sponsoring a Voting Rights Day at the Capitol

    MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

    VOTING RIGHTS LOBBY DAY – FEB 3
    PROTECT THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE!

    TUES. FEB. 3, 2026
    9:30am-2pm
    REGISTER HERE!

  • Why Regulation Will Make Democrats Popular Again

    Regulation isn’t just a burden — it can protect consumers, workers, and fair competition.

    I strongly encourage you to click on the link to view the entire episode. I wanted to give a summary of the Molly Jong-Fast “Project 2029: Why Regulation Will Make Democrats Popular Again.” This is Episode 2 of the Project 2029: A Reimagining series.

    Watch the episode here.

    📹 Overview

    In the second episode, journalist Molly Jong-Fast explains how regulation and antitrust enforcement are crucial tools. These tools are important for defending the American public against unchecked private power. She and her guests show how regulation helps guarantee fairness, protects individual rights and preserves economic freedom.

    📌 Key Points from the Video/Discussion

    • Regulation as a positive tool: Voters don’t hate government. They hate feeling unprotected. When policy clearly improves daily life and someone takes credit for it political popularity follows. Regulation isn’t just a burden — it can protect consumers, workers, and fair competition. When people see tangible benefits (like more fair markets and protections), it can boost approval for the party that champions those policies

    • Antitrust enforcement matters: Breaking up monopolies and enforcing antitrust laws helps smaller businesses and consumers. Antitrust enforcement lowers prices, raises wages, protects democracy, and keeps the economy working for people instead of monopolies.

    • Political strategy angle: Instead of shying away from regulation as “too bureaucratic,” Democrats should embrace their role. They can shape fair markets and economic safeguards. This approach can improve their political standing leading up to 2029. Targeted action that brings meaningful benefits to Americans will result in a stronger coalition.

    🎯 Central Message
    Regulation makes Democrats popular when it’s framed as protection from powerful interests. It becomes more popular when it is felt in everyday life. It should not be viewed as abstract governance.

    Watch the episode here.

  • Campaign Finance Reform

    Money and Corruption in Politics – Silencing the voice of the Voter

    Before Citizens United, there were limits on how much corporations and unions could spend on election ads. After the ruling, those limits disappeared. Outside groups can now pour millions into TV ads, online ads, and mailers.

    While I strongly encourage you to click on the link to view the entire episode, I wanted to give a summary of the Molly Jong-Fast “Project 2029: Campaign Finance Reform Comes First” YouTube video (Episode 1 of the Project 2029: A Reimagining series):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLz2BzCx1ZY

    📹 Overview

    In the premiere episode, journalist Molly Jong-Fast frames campaign finance reform as the most urgent first step to fixing American politics. She argues that money’s overwhelming influence in elections — especially since the Citizens United decision — has warped priorities in Washington and undermined democracy.

    📌 Key Points from the Video/Discussion

    • Campaign finance reform must come first: Jong-Fast explains that without addressing how money flows into politics, it’s hard to solve other problems — from policy gridlock to policymaking that favors wealthy donors over voters.

    • Citizens United’s impact: The episode highlights how the Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United ruling opened the floodgates for unlimited spending in elections by corporations and wealthy interests, shifting power away from ordinary voters.

    • Experts featured: The video includes voices like Harvard’s Lawrence Lessig, Tiffany Muller of End Citizens United, Michael Waldman of the Brennan Center for Justice, and other campaign finance reform advocates. They explain how big money influences policy and why reform is essential.

    • Call to action: Beyond diagnosing the problem, the video discusses possible paths for reform — both at the federal and state levels — and encourages viewer engagement and activism around those solutions.

    🎯 Central Message
    Money in politics isn’t just a side issue — it’s the first problem to solve if the U.S. is going to restore public trust and make government accountable to everyday people rather than powerful donors.

    Please, take the time to view the entire episode and be certain to ask Candidates what they intend to do to reform the harm caused by Citizens United.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLz2BzCx1ZY

  • MO Petitions to Sign for Promoting Democracy

    Missouri currently has several significant petitions circulating that will shape the 2026 ballot and state politics.

    Please, look for the tent at the Weekly Protest at Mid Rivers Mall Drive and Sue Mandy to sign these critical petitions.

    For Additional Information click on the link provided.

    Active Petition Campaigns

    People Not Politicians – Referendum on Redistricting

    This petition seeks to overturn the new congressional map passed by the Missouri legislature in September 2025.  The campaign needs to collect approximately 117,000 signatures by December 11, 2025, to place the measure on the November 2026 ballot. If successful, voters would decide whether to accept or reject the gerrymandered map.

    Respect Missouri Voters – Constitutional Amendment to Protect Initiative Petition Process

    This petition aims to protect citizens’ ability to use the initiative process and prevent the legislature from overturning voter-approved measures.  The amendment would expand the initiative and referendum petition process by making it a fundamental right, allow courts to revise ballot summaries through lawsuits, prohibit the legislature from weakening initiative powers, and prevent the legislature from repealing laws enacted through voter initiatives without 80% approval from both chambers.  The campaign needs approximately 300,000 signatures by December 31 to qualify for the 2026 ballot.  This effort directly counters a GOP-backed constitutional amendment (HJR3) that would require citizen-led initiatives to pass not only statewide but also in all eight congressional districts—a requirement that would not apply to amendments proposed by the legislature itself. 

    MO for LGBTQ – Marriage Rights and Civil Rights Petitions

    This organization is collecting signatures for two separate petitions.  One would amend the state constitution to define marriage as “between two consenting adults,” protecting LGBTQ+ marriage rights if the federal Supreme Court ruling is overturned.  The second petition would expand Missouri’s anti-discrimination laws to include sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, and marital status.

    Missouri Right to Education Initiative

    This petition seeks to make education a fundamental right for Missouri children and require the state to maintain “adequate, thorough, and uniform high quality free public schools” in every district. The measure aims to address inequality between school districts across the state.