Vigil for Democracy

Join the Vigil for Democracy on January 6

In-person Vigil
Thursday, January 6, 4-5 p.m.
Candlelight Vigil will begin at 4:30 p.m.
Southeast corner of Brentwood Boulevard and Eager Road
Please register here!

Statewide Virtual Event
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Featuring Elizabeth Hira, Brennan Center, remarks from Cong. Cori Bush and advocates from across the state
Register for Zoom event here. Program will also be livestreamed on the MOVPC Facebook page here.

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On January 6, 2021, a faction of elected authorities incited armed right-wing militants to attack the nation’s Capitol and nullify the results of the valid presidential election. They did not succeed this time, but our democracy is in grave danger. State election workers are facing death threats because of legislators’ lies about the election, and several states have passed legislation to allow partisan control of elections.

Join us to:

• Call on the U.S. Congress to pass the Freedom to Vote Act, which includes protections against election sabotage.
• Call on Missouri lawmakers to vote down legislation that would undermine our elections administration and make it harder for citizens to put initiatives on the ballot. (They return to Jefferson City on January 5.)

Women’s Voices Raised for Social Justice is one of 10 organizations co-sponsoring vigils across the state. Join us to stand together. Signs and electronic candles will be provided at the vigil.