Hear from Rev. Dr. Cassandra Gould (she/her/hers), the Director of Cultural and Political Engagement for Faith in Action, about the need for Clean Slate in…
Homeless prevention programs are the latest anti-poverty program under threat from the federal government. On November 13th, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)…
We’re on day 42 of the government shutdown, which has set a record for the longest shutdown in American history. On Sunday evening, a group…
Drum roll please! We are eager to celebrate Empower Missouri’s current cohort of interns. Each of them assists in tackling advocacy projects to make a…
Three and a half years ago, in a little town in southwest New Mexico, I worked in a high school. I was working towards my…
We’re on day seven of a government shutdown, and there’s no end in sight. In the US, we’ve endured 11 shutdowns (including this one) since…
When we talk about mass incarceration, the first image that comes to mind for many is a prison cell door, slamming shut. But while Missouri…
On July 31, 2025, more than 30 cross-sector partners gathered in Columbia, Missouri, meeting inside the incredible new Food Bank Market at The Food Bank…
In Part 1 of our two-part Weekly Perspective series on youth justice, we talked about the different paths a kid may take through the system.…
Adolescence can be a tough time for many children, between the onset of puberty, peer pressure, and grappling with the many factors beyond a young…
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