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🗣️ Tired of shouting into the void? Join Speak Up! — a virtual meet-up where we draft real messages to reps and share how to get actually heard.
📅 MAY 12TH | 🕕 6–7 PM
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May 7, 2025 at 4:08 PM
🚨 Kansas City Is Not Yet a True Sanctuary for Trans People 🚨

Threats from the state prevent true safety. It’s time to ACT.

📍 Join us April 5 @ Our Spot KC (3 PM) for a town hall + action steps.

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#TransRights #KCMO #SanctuaryCity
I Claim Sanctuary! (I Think) — Metro Junction Townhall
In 2023, Kansas City passed Resolution No. 230385 — the “Sanctuary City” ordinance for trans residents. We celebrated it. We shared it. But what does it actually protect?
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March 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM
April 5th we’ll be hosting our second townhall at 3 PM! We’ll be showcasing businesses and resources in our community with an organization parade. Drop us a line if you’d like to register 🏳️‍🌈
March 12, 2025 at 8:23 PM
💪 Stay strong, stay protected. Join us on Sunday March 23rd at noon for our self defense class.

Tickets are now $10 for the class

You can pay by Cashapp: $mjtkc, exact cash in person, or via Eventbrite.

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March 6, 2025 at 2:48 PM
📣 RESOURCE CALL
Are you in our Metro Queerdo Directory? Comment below to make sure that you are!

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March 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
We're all getting more active, so be sure to know your rights at protests ✊

And remember if you're ever questioned or detained for any form of activism: stfu and ask for a lawyer 🫶

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#KnowYourRights #Protest #StrongerTogether #GoodToKnow #ACLU
Your Rights at a Protest
The First Amendment protects many forms of expression, including the right to free speech, participating in demonstrations like protests and marches, leafleting, chanting, drumming and dancing. It
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March 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
KC initiated the REACH program but isn't supporting it.

Read this article from @TheKansasCityDefender and then talk to our local council about it.

A city led by care is a city led by community, and as a community we need to keep an open conversation with our local officials.
The Future of Safety Is Being Built in Kansas City—If the City Will Let It Thrive
With the launch of REACH, Kansas City's first-ever pre-arrest diversion program, the city stands on the brink of redefining safety—not with cages or punishment, but with care and restoration.
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March 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Reposted by Metro Junction Townhall
Do you feel compelled to chime in on government decisions? Contacting elected officials is one option for Missourians looking to address issues in their communities. Here's how do to it.
How to contact your representatives in Washington, D.C., if you live in Missouri
Contacting elected officials is one option for Missourians looking to address issues in their communities.
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March 2, 2025 at 5:45 PM
📢Hey loves! We’re hosting a Self-Defense Class as well as our second Town Hall, and we want YOU there!

Mark that you're going through our event pages:
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Your voice and presence matter. Let’s look out for each other! 💪

#CommunitySafety #StrongerTogether #kcmo
March 1, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Want to help but don't know how? We can help! Fill out our Volunteer Placement form through this link or the one in our bio. Once you do that we'll match you with volunteer opportunities that are meaningful and let you help in the way you want to!

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February 21, 2025 at 7:16 PM
This bill’s being rushed through. They’re only accepting in-person testimonials at the hearing. SB 295 aims to ban drag anywhere that minors are present. This includes Pride Fest and venues such as Hamburger Mary’s and Gaels.

The hearing: 2/19 8 AM Senate Lounge 3rd Floor Jeff City Capital Building
February 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
There’s been a lot of information coming our way about what’s going on politically. Be sure to check your sources and verify what you read ✅
February 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM
UPDATE: the Douglas County Legal Aid Society is offering assistance with legal name changes for residents who live in and around Douglas County KS. They are also known as the KU Law Clinic, and may be able to offer other service to most KU students. For more info please call 785 864 5564.
February 4, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Be educated and educate! You don't know what you don't know, so stay informed on upcoming events, resources, and advocacy opportunities.

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February 3, 2025 at 12:55 AM