MO: Civic Engagement & Voting
Bush joins 'Squad' in rally for $100 million defense against AIPAC backlash races
In the midst of political tensions surrounding Israel's handling of the conflict with Hamas, Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., is joining forces with …
Survey: Missourians anxious over future birth control access
Missouri residents are worried about future access to birth control. The latest survey from The Right Time, an initiative based in Missouri…
'Dark money' floods 2024 elections
Undisclosed funding, or "dark money," is pumping into the 2024 election cycle. Political spending by donors who stay hidden is reaching record …
New report reveals high economic risk of anti-DEI laws in Missouri
A new report finds some Missouri laws and prospective laws are perceived as discriminatory regardless of their actual intent - and it outlines some bi…
Missouri Dems attempt new legislation following parade shooting
Missouri Democrats have filed legislation which would prompt a vote to return gun possession rules to local governments. The move was prompted by a …
Democracy challenged by social media 'networked incitement'
The use of social media to organize the Jan. 6 insurrection marked a turning point in American political protest, according to a leading media and …
'Black Excellence' sees World Cup 2026 as major MO opportunity
Major Kansas City developments -- such as the upcoming 2026 World Cup and building the first women's professional sports stadium -- are driving gentri…
Doctors: Voting would improve U.S. health care system
Voting is not only good for democracy, it is also good for your health, according to one of the nation's largest medical associations. The American …
Hawley criticized for heated questioning of Muslim American judicial nominee
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., has drawn fire for his questioning of the first Muslim American judicial nominee. Hawley, along with Sen. Tom Cotton…
Livestock manure makes 'big stink' for MO family farmers
Congress passed a one-year extension of the current Farm Bill, which means the debate over a new bill will continue well into 2024. Advocacy groups …
Bush stands by censured congresswoman who says she won't be silenced
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, the sole Palestinian-American voice in Congress, was officially reprimanded last Tuesday, but many of her colleagues say …
About 1 in 3 Missourians Isn't Registered to Vote
Today is National Voter Registration Day, and Missourians have many locations where they can register to vote - from community colleges and …