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Progress MO @progressmissouri.bsky.social · 5h

In MO-02, Ann Wagner is raising costs on 50,755 Missourians. #GOPShutdown

stldems @stldems.bsky.social · 5h

Once again Republicans show how terrified they are of answering to voters.

Whether it's hiding and never holding town halls, drawing maps to silence us, or trying to sue to remove our Constitutionally enshrined rights, there is no bar so low they won't try to crawl under.

We will not be silenced!

Jason Rosenbaum @jasonrosenbaum.bsky.social · 5h

MO AG Catherine Hanaway has filed a federal lawsuit contending that opponents of a new redistricting plan cannot put the map up for a statewide vote.

If Hanaway is successful, it could stymie GOP efforts in Utah to put a more Democratic-leaning map up for a statewide vote.

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Abortion Action Missouri @abortionaction.bsky.social · 5h

Missourians support legal abortion. And this week, once again, MO courts recognize legal abortion.

The Western District Court of Appeals rejected the Attorney General’s attempt to reinstate an abortion ban in a unanimous decision. And in 2026, Missourians will vote to keep abortion legal. (1/3)

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stldems @stldems.bsky.social · 6h

Republicans like Ann Wagner make a lot of noise about protecting programs like WIC, but when it comes time to do the work, she's nowhere to be found.

Democrats are stepping up to make sure that even while Republicans keep government closed, people are protected.

Justin Gibson @jgibsondem.bsky.social · 7h

House Democrats, led by Reps. Bobby Scott (VA) and Suzanne Bonamici (OR), seek to introduce the WIC Benefits Protection Act to ensure WIC funding is secure, even during government shutdowns, by making the program mandatory.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Democrats launch bid to fund nutrition program for low-income women and kids amid shutdown

Exclusive: Congressional Democrats set to introduce bill to shore up the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program

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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse @whitehouse.senate.gov · 1d

I lay it all out on the Senate Floor:

Sen. Whitehouse: "Trump is Moving Money from Pockets of Normal Americans to Fossil Fuel Megadonors"

YouTube video by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse

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Margo McNeil @hazelwoodmargo.bsky.social · 1d

St louis is all about NO KINGs - 7 different places to go on October 1. Nokings.org

Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 1d

The is literally nothing more American and patriotic than declaring: No Kings.

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stldems @stldems.bsky.social · 1d

Even as Missourians regain our rights in the courts, Republicans are trying to trick us into giving them up.

We will always stand up for all Missourians rights, whether it's helping pass Amendment 3 last year, fighting Republicans in Jefferson City to protect it, or opposing Amendment 3 next year.

Missouri Independent @missouriindependent.com · 1d

Abortion will remain available at Planned Parenthood clinics in Missouri, the Western District Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday, rejecting a request by the attorney general’s office to reinstate several restrictions on the procedure. #moleg #mogov

Missouri appeals court rules against attorney general, allows abortions to continue • Missouri Independent

A Missouri appeals court unanimously rejected arguments by the attorney general that abortion regulations do not cause "irreparable harm."

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stldems @stldems.bsky.social · 1d

They don't even have a concept of a strategy.

Democrats have been working to get the government open and protect Americans from Trump's massive health insurance premium hikes for weeks. Republicans need to step up and join us.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Mike Johnson: "I don't have any strategy"

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stldems @stldems.bsky.social · 2d

On this Indigenous Peoples' Day, we pledge to continue standing with our native neighbors in caring for this land we live on.

We must work to preserve this land for all people for generations to come.

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Ray Reed @rayreedmo.bsky.social · 3d

Last night in Chicago, Vice President Kamala Harris just gave me the pep talk and advice I never knew I needed. 🥹

Our generation is ready to lead and I couldn’t be more grateful for her passion for our country and the trail she’s blazed through for all of us.

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stldems @stldems.bsky.social · 3d

Don't forget the No Kings protest Saturday, 10/18. This one promises to be the biggest protest against Trump's authoritarian takeover with more than 2,500 events in more than a dozen countries!

Find us in West and South County

www.mobilize.us/stlouiscount...

www.mobilize.us/indivisible-...

No Kings 2 - National Day of Defiance Protest (West County, St. Louis) · St. Louis County Democratic Central Committee

On October 18, 2025, St. Louis County Democrats will stand united at the No Kings 2 National Protest. At recent hearings, Missouri Republicans made their contempt clear. They claimed rural and small-...

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stldems @stldems.bsky.social · 3d

Find all of our events on our calendar stldems.org/new-events

And we have just launched our new candidate event calendar! Find out how you can volunteer for candidates, learn about kickoff parties, and much more all in one place! stldems.org/candidate-ev...

EVENTS — St. Louis County Democratic Central Committee

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stldems @stldems.bsky.social · 3d

Friday, 10/17 we're hosting a Democratic Happy Hour from 5:30-7:30 at The Sports Cafe in Bridgeton. Hang out with your fellow Democrats and catch your breath after what is sure to be another crazy week.

RSVP via ActBlue secure.actblue.com/donate/Sport...

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stldems @stldems.bsky.social · 3d

Want to get involved in the Democratic Party? Join us at events and kick-off parties all around the area this week!

North County Democrats are hosting a booth at the Florissant Fall Festival today, 10/12 from 10-4. Sign petitions, join the club, and meet local candidates!

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stldems @stldems.bsky.social · 4d

Not only are the RIFs malicious, an action that can lead to thousands of wrongful termination lawsuits, but they are expressly illegal.

Several years back Congress passed a law banning reductions in force during a government shutdown. Every single one of those workers' jobs is protected by law

Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 5d

Just a reminder, the layoffs in govt were just done out of spite, not necessity

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Congressman Wesley Bell @repwesleybellmo.bsky.social · 5d

During my visit to a People’s Health Center, I spoke with families who rely on the WIC program for healthy meals. The Republican-led shutdown is jeopardizing essential nutrition support for mothers & kids across MO. Congress must act now to reopen the gov’t and ensure programs like WIC are funded.

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Abortion Action Missouri @abortionaction.bsky.social · 7d

It’s deja vu, and the worst of its kind!

These creeps want to control who gets access to abortion care and who doesn’t. Missourians won’t stand for this. Take Abortion Action with us to fight back against corrupt politicians and protect our reproductive freedom: bit.ly/AAM-Join

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Ilhan Omar @ilhanmn.bsky.social · 7d

Republicans want to double your healthcare costs.

Republicans want to rip healthcare away from 15 million people.

Republicans want to give their billionaire donors handouts at your expense.

And they’re lying about it every chance they get.

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Kurt Andersen @kurtandersen.bsky.social · 7d

Thanks to Republicans gutting Obamacare, the average annual health-insurance premium for the 22M Americans covered will increase 114% starting January 1, $888 to $1,904. And will triple, quadruple, almost quintuple for the neediest in 10 super-GOP states.

Dems are playing hardball to stop that.

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stldems @stldems.bsky.social · 7d

Republicans know Missourians don't support their policies so instead of simple, direct ballot measures, they lie to Missouri voters.

We are not going to stand by and let them. Regardless of what the courts decide, we will be working hard to make sure Missourians undersand what's on the ballot.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch @stltoday.com · 7d

The decision will be appealed

Judge OKs ballot language in lawmakers' bid to repeal abortion rights in Missouri

The decision will be appealed

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Chuck Schumer @schumer.senate.gov · 8d

The government is shut down because Trump and the Republicans are hellbent on taking health care away from you.

And they won’t even come to the table to talk to us about it.

This is not about politics. It's about people.

Let’s break it down:

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Chesterfield Township Democrats - Missouri @chesterfielddems.bsky.social · 8d

Next meeting invitation. All are welcome.

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MO Jobs with Justice Voter Action @mojwjva.bsky.social · 8d

From Missouri to Kansas, the pattern’s the same: redraw maps, divide communities, distract with hate. It’s not about “values”—it’s about power. #FairMaps

Kansas Republicans shift focus from gerrymandering to anti-trans law in quest for a special session kansasreflector.com/2025/10/02/k...

Kansas Republicans shift focus from gerrymandering to anti-trans law in quest for a special session • Kansas Reflector

Republican legislative leaders are urging lawmakers to support their push for a special session where they can both ban Kansans from altering gender markers on their driver's licenses and redraw congr...

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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett @crockett.house.gov · 8d

Let me be clear: It’s ILLEGAL to deny federal workers back pay after a shutdown.

There’s a 2019 law that guarantees it, but Trump is once again trying to break the law.

You don’t get to punish people for doing their jobs just because you’re failing at yours.

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Congressman Wesley Bell @repwesleybellmo.bsky.social · 9d

It’s Day 6 of the government shutdown, and Republicans in Congress still have no plan in place to evade health care costs skyrocketing at the end of this year. I’m staying in the fight with House Dems. In the meantime, please check my website for resources on the government shutdown: bell.house.gov

Government Shutdown: What You Need to Know

I know many people are worried about this government shutdown. I am doing everything I can to push for a bipartisan solution to end this crisis as quickly as possible. Families in St. Louis and across the country should not have to carry the burden of Washington gridlock.

bell.house.gov

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