January 11, 2019 Dear Advocate, What does it take to pass improved public policy in Missouri, including reforming old laws that were ill-conceived that have been harming the quality of our common life? It is a lot like gardening. We must be persistent in researching what kinds of seeds can work on our particular piece of...Read More

Saint Louis University Cross-Cultural Center, Empower Missouri, and the MO HIV Justice Coalition present: HIV is Not a Crime Featuring Rep. Rehder (R) & Rep. McCreery (D) Moderated by Sidney Watson Change the Law, End the Stigma. January 18, 2019 | 6:00 PM Anheuser-Busch Auditorium, Cook Hall, Chaifetz School of Business, Saint Louis University, 3674 Lindell...Read More

[featured][featured_person name=”Amy Blouin” image=”/uploads/2018/08/BlouinAmy.jpg” description=”Amy currently serves as Co-Chair of the Policy Advisory Committee of the Deaconess Foundation, on the Steering Committee of the Kids Win Missouri, and recently served on the Missouri Legislature’s Study Commission on State Tax Policy. She will brief on final passage of the budget and tax reform proposals that could hurt...Read More

On Today’s Call: [featured][featured_person name=”Jacqueline A. Hudson” image=”/uploads/2018/12/JacquelineHudson.jpeg” description=”Jackie will brief on legislation that is particularly promising or dangerous related to mental health.” title= “Director of Advocacy” organization-logo=”/uploads/2018/12/NAMI_logo.gif” ][featured_person name=”Shawn D’Abreu” image=”/uploads/2018/12/ShawnDAbreu.jpeg” title= “Policy Director” description=”Shawn will brief on legislation that is particularly promising or dangerous related to health and health care delivery.” organization-logo=”/uploads/2018/12/mhcfa-colorlogo-512×512.png” ][featured_person...Read More