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Oct 4, 2018

ACLU of Missouri Files Lawsuit Against KC Police Officer in Use of Force Case

The ACLU of Missouri has filed a lawsuit against a Kansas City Police officer on behalf of a man who had his legs kicked out from under him and his face smashed into the concrete by an officer after he was...

Sep 26, 2018

ACLU of Missouri Education, Outreach Effort Leading Up to National Coming Out Day

Transgender Education and Advocacy Program calls for allies to “come out” in support of trans needs, acceptance and protections statewide.

Sep 24, 2018

Join us for “10 Days of Trans Demands” and download our Trans Ally Toolkit

Being “an ally” isn’t a title you can give yourself, it’s something that needs to be demonstrated and earned. Being an “ally” is an active verb. It requires us to do something – speak up, make a change,...

Sep 23, 2018

Absentee Voting, Explained

What is Absentee Voting?

If you are unable to make it to your local poll station on Election Day, you might qualify for absentee voting. Missouri allows registered voters to send in...

What is Absentee Voting?

If you are unable to make it to your local poll station on Election Day, you might qualify for absentee voting. Missouri allows registered voters to send in...

Sep 21, 2018

Federal Judge Orders Protection for Missouri Voters Who Stand to Be Disenfranchised in the 2018 Midterms

A federal judge in the Western District of Missouri issued an order...

Sep 18, 2018

Let The People Vote: How Can We Increase Voter Participation?

Ninety-one percent of Americans believe that voting is important to good citizenship.

So why did only 56 percent of the voting age population show up for the 2016 Presidential election?

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Ninety-one percent of Americans believe that voting is important to good citizenship.

So why did only 56 percent of the voting age population show up for the 2016 Presidential election?

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