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Tell the Senate: Don’t let COVID-19 upend our democracy
The House has just passed the HEROES Act, a comprehensive stimulus package to revitalize our economy, help everyday Americans, and protect our democracy. It allocates the resources we need to make sure nobody loses their right to be heard during this pandemic. Now, it’s the Senate’s turn to sign off on this funding. Demand your senators vote for a strong, comprehensive HEROES Act. Read more and sign here.
Demand stronger workplace health and safety protections for frontline food workers
Frontline food workers still lack the necessary protective gear to keep themselves safe in the workplace and are dying from the virus at alarming rates.In order to protect workers and keep communities safe, OSHA must enact and enforce emergency protections for food workers today. Read more and sign the petition here.
Demand that the Food and Drug Administration Lift Restrictions on Medication Abortion
Demand Mayor Krewson Close the Workhouse!
Now more than ever, it's of the utmost importance that you call Mayor Krewson and tell her to Close the Workhouse. There are currently 112 inmates in the workhouse. Contact Mayor Krewson NOW at (314) 622-3201 to ask her how she can justify keeping the Workhouse open.
Tell Congress: During This Pandemic, Support Our Public Postal Service
The Postal Service could run out of money as early as June. As most Americans shelter in place, postal workers are delivering people’s prescriptions, keeping small-enterprises in business and connecting families. The USPS has always been our emergency distribution system when our country is in crisis. The loss of the USPS would shatter our response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Sign the petition to demand support for the USPS here.
Demand the Senate allocate more election funding!
ACT TODAY to demand that the Senate fully fund voting protections during the coronavirus crisis and beyond. Call 1-844-248-4061 OR text "CORONAVIRUS" to 21333 to get connected now!
Call on the Missouri Supreme Court to Prevent a COVID-19 Public Health Crisis in Jails by Releasing People
St. Louis County had two jail employees test positive last month for COVID-19 and the County said nothing. We still do not know whether any detainees have been tested. Join Women's Voices in calling on the MO Supreme Court to act. Sign the petition here.
Tell Donald Trump: Gun Stores Are Not Essential During the Coronavirus Crisis
Call your members of Congress ASAP to ensure we have the adequate resources to respond to discrimination in this time of crisis. Contact your legislators here.
Contact your legislator to support emergency assistance to households with low incomes today!
Congress Must Act Now to Protect Victims and Survivors, Funding for Programs that Serve Them
Victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence are particularly vulnerable during this time. Congress must act now to protect victims and survivors and all people in America. It must also provide funding for the programs that serve survivors. Read more here.
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Acting on Our Mission
July WV Program Recap: The Dollars & the Sense of Medicaid Expansion
Mikel Whittier, Coalitions Director for Yes on 2: Healthcare for Missouri discussed Amendment 2: Medicaid Expansion, which voters will decided on August 4. Read the program summary here.
Women’s Voices Address Passage of MO Senate Bill 600 (SB600)
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has signed SB600, a punitive, regressive crime bill that does absolutely nothing to further the cause of criminal justice reform. Read our statement here.
Women's Voices Members Approve Positions on Upcoming Ballot Measures
Constitutional Amendment 2, Medicaid Expansion
Women’s Voices position: SUPPORT Amendment 2 (Vote YES!)
Constitutional Amendment 3, Senate Joint Resolution 38 (SJR38)
Women’s Voices position: OPPOSE Amendment 3 (Vote NO!)
Read our Emails
Read the July Women's Voices newsletter, Loud & Clear.
Read our June 25 Keeping Connected email
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Cathy Gilbert talks about how WV urges gun lock usage to prevent unintentional shootings with children
After several St. Louis children lose their lives to unintentional shootings, Cathy Gilbert, co-chair of the Women’s Voices Campaign for Common-Sense Gun Solutions Committee talks on KSDK Channel 5 News about the need for gun locks. See the full interview here.
Women's Voices Members Support Neighbors in North County
Women’s Voices members came together to help our neighbors who are in immediate need during the COVID-19 pandemic, donating funds to A Red Circle. Read more here.
Women's Voices Members Approve New Position Paper
Women's Safety and Well Being - May 2020
Women's Voices Calls on Missouri Supreme Court to Prevent a COVID-19 Public Health Crisis in Jails
Women's Voices supports Public Health Policy Recommendations for Missouri in response to COVID-19 Pandemic
Women's Voices has joined the list of organizations who demand that local and state policymakers should implement a comprehensive set of policies targeted at the populations most at risk of contracting COVID-19, and the institutions and practices that pose the greatest threat. Read more.
Up Next
Racial Justice Book Club
Thurs., July 16, 6:15 p.m. - Virtual Book Club
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison.
Read more or register here.
Lunch & Learn: Lessons from a Legend with Activist Percy Green
Tues., July 21, noon, Zoom
Read more or register here.
Reimagining Public Safety
Thurs., August 13, 7 p.m., Zoom
Speakers: Wesley Bell, Prosecuting Attorney, St. Louis County & Jamala Rogers, co-chair, Coalition Against Police Crimes and Repression (CAPCR)
Read more or register here.
Community Programs
Lawyers without Rights: Jewish Lawyers in Germany under the Third Reich
American Bar Association Travelling Exhibit
Exhibit Extended through Mon., Aug. 31, Missouri History Museum (10 N. Tucker, 13th Floor, 63101)
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