In less than three weeks members of the Missouri legislature begin pre-filing bills for the 2019 session. Right To Work promises to return, as well as efforts to undo last week’s vote to raise the minimum wage. By the first Read More …
Category: Issues
Community Issues
The Zinke effect: how the US interior department became a tool of industry
Trump’s interior secretary has been remaking the agency charged with protecting public lands as an ally of big energy
WCD Legislative Report – November 11, 2018
Legislative Report November 11, 2018 Federal Items: Democrats will control the House – beginning in January. November and December promise a dangerous lame duck session. Among the items Congress must consider… ► A budget deal to avoid a government shutdown Read More …
‘I’m not anti-Trump, I’m just pro-Jesus’: the evangelicals stumping for the Democrats
A group of pastors, musicians and poets want to convince fellow believers that being Christian doesn’t mean voting Republican
Don’t be Confused by Late Promises
We now have the potential for restoring civility and integrity to our political system if we have the will. We have solid progressive proposals that can make us safer, healthier, fiscally responsible and more just — and a willingness by Democrats to work collaboratively with all to ensure the promise of America.
Voting for Common Sense
As we speak, there is a broad initiative by the Missouri Democratic Party to reach these areas, to communicate with these populations better and field great candidates for office across the state. Until that effort gets traction, (and until we can eliminate the corrupting influence of out-state money) we need to drive adoption of proposals that can appeal to all Missourians. There are a few on the ballot in November that should be common sense for any citizen of our state.