Weekly Perspective Archives - Page 16 of 27

Why are wrongly-convicted people still imprisoned in Missouri?

In early August, Saint Louis hosted the Racial Equity Summit. This year’s event was conducted via a virtual format and highlighted major inequities throughout our…

Missing The Forest For The Trees: Evaluating Criminal Justice Reform in Missouri

Last week, the beleaguered Editorial Board of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch published an opinion piece in reaction to a news story that 200 detainees facing…

Long-term Investments Are Needed in Affordable Housing To Help Missouri’s Struggling Communities

The COVID-19 pandemic and its economic fallout have underscored the need for a strong housing safety net in the United States. COVID-19 was an economic…

Clean Slate Legislation Would Make It Easier For Missourians To Move Past Old Mistakes, and Give Them New Opportunities To Have A Second Chance in Life

Last week, on behalf of Empower Missouri, I attended the 2021 SEARCH Symposium. It is a national forum that addresses critical and timely issues, programs,…

Affordable Housing Is Out Of Reach In Missouri For Low-Wage Workers

In order to afford a modest, two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent in Missouri, full-time workers need to earn $16.66 per hour. This is Missouri’s…

We’re hitting the Road! Empower Missouri is Spending Our Summer Traveling The State Talking About Anti-Poverty Public Policy

I often describe myself as a grassroots organizer at my core. I really believe that there is no ethical way to advocate for legislative changes…

Congress Has The Opportunity to Deliver Progress on Child Nutrition Programs

Every five years, Child Nutrition Reauthorization (CNR) provides Congress with an opportunity to improve and strengthen the child nutrition and school meal programs. The last…

Gov. Parson calls special session to address FRA

The Missouri legislature will return to Jefferson City at noon today for a special session called yesterday by Governor Mike Parson. Here’s a quick rundown…

Please Meet Our Newest Team Member – Chris Morrison

Hi! My name is Chris Morrison. I have always had a desire to make an impact on the world around me. Throughout my career in…

If You’re A Tenant Getting Evicted In Missouri, You May Have Legal Grounds To Fight It

Since the founding of America, our constitution has been an important guiding document for the country and each state. The Bill of Rights demonstrates a…