Just last month, Governor Parson signed five different criminal justice related bills into law. Each of these bills were supported by members of the Smart…
I frequently speak to Missourians about the work that Empower Missouri does and provide training on legislative advocacy. In these conversations, I often talk about…
*This article has been edited and expanded since first publication.* In 2018, Missourians overwhelmingly voted to legalize the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. This…
Our neighbors who don’t have adequate resources to meet their basic needs often rely on state and federal programs for assistance. When it comes to…
Michael Johnson was released from Booneville Correctional Center on Tuesday, July 9th, 25 years before his expected release date. “Leaving prison is such a great…
Question: Does click-through advocacy work? As a social justice advocate, you, like me, probably belong to several groups that ask you to click on a…
A diverse group of more than a dozen advocates gathered in St. Louis on June 12th to discuss strategies, tactics, and what lies ahead in…
Black Missourians are more likely to be pulled over than their white neighbors. Much more likely. Each year since 2000, the Attorney General of Missouri…
With the General Assembly adjourning the 2019 Legislative Session on May 17, social justice advocates in Missouri now have more opportunity to focus on important…
In March, five listening sessions were conducted with Jefferson City residents regarding interactions between their community and the Jefferson City Police Department. A subsequent survey…
