Opinion piece this morning from barb shelly: How an attack on initiative petitions stifles democracy #moleg #mogov missouriindependent.com/2024/04/01/voi…

Voiceless in Missouri: How an attack on initiative petitions stifles democracy missouriindependent.com/2024/04/01/voi… via Missouri Independent

Patriots over partisans. Liz Cheney continues to provide the country with a much needed “civic lesson.”

Stop Ageism: A Call for Action washingtonmonthly.com/2024/03/22/sto…

A small Missouri city ordered to pay a heavy penalty for its attempt to “intimidate and silence” a critic dropped its appeal Thursday as deadlines approached for important legal filings. #moleg #mogov via Rudi Keller
missouriindependent.com/2024/03/15/phe…

Who Dat! So honored to be on this panel at #NOLABookfest .

'fewer than 1/2 of adults in the U.S. can name the three branches of government, & can explain how they provide checks & balances in determining public policy &the enforcement of laws.'
Civic education is needed in Missouri-and the nation- more than ever
missouriindependent.com/2024/03/11/civ…

.Missouri Independent columnist Janice S. Ellis, Ph.D. explains how #CivicLearningWeek emphasizes 'the importance of every citizen having the necessary understanding and tools to engage and participate in our democratic form of government' in today's column. bit.ly/3TfJ5tU

We should recognize and celebrate the contributions of women at every opportunity throughout the year. janicesellis.com/celebrate-the-…

Missouri's congenital syphilis crisis goes beyond a lack in STI testing.

“We’re seeing the impact of lack of access, and we’re seeing the impact of not knowing what the disease looks like when you’ve been sick all your life, because we’ve never had good medical care.”

#InternationalWomensDay2024

The U.S. Senate on Thursday voted again in favor of legislation that would compensate those who developed cancer following exposure to World War II-era radioactive waste in St. Louis. #moleg #mogov via Allison Kite
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In the majority of Missouri’s soaring cases of congenital syphilis, mothers had little to no prenatal care, highlighting a larger issue of maternal health care access. Legislation in the House and Senate aims to address the crisis. #moleg via Anna Spoerre
missouriindependent.com/2024/03/08/mis…

Missouri Democrats will have 92 polling locations set up in 84 counties and the city of St. Louis on March 23 for voters to participate in a party-run presidential primary. #moleg #mogov via Rudi Keller
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If we had the will and courage, we could stop gun violence by demanding that legislators pass and enforce sensible gun laws. We Could Stop Senseless Gun Violence | Janice S. Ellis janicesellis.com/we-could-stop-…

Citizens must relentlessly demand sensible gun safety laws. If we do not, the senseless human carnage will not stop. missouriindependent.com/2024/02/26/cit… via Missouri Independent

Citizens must relentlessly demand sensible gun safety laws. If we do not, the senseless human carnage will not stop. missouriindependent.com/2024/02/26/cit… via Missouri Independent

A unique set of challenges could cause turmoil in 2024 — but here’s why we can trust the vote  thehill.com/opinion/447747…

On this day in 1933, the legendary, iconic, singer and activist Nina Simone was born.