Join Rachel Thompson and Anne Calvert of the League of Women Voters of KC as they discuss current issues and give you the info you need to make your own difference in the world. Talk Talk Vote! is a LWVKC production. It&#39;s produced by Rachel Thompson and Anne Calvert. Theme music provided by Hanging Chad Studio.

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Voting BillsHB 1878 (Includes a photo ID requirement for absentee voting)<ul><li>Five for Democracy: Email or call your State Senator to express your opposition to this bill. <a href="https://www.senate.mo.gov/LegisLookup/Default.aspx" rel="nofollow">Find your Senator here.</a></li></ul> Deep Dive: Read up on what overturning Roe v. Wade will mean.

Legislative Update: 5.8.22

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Voting BillsHB 2140 (Includes restrictions on voter registration activities on volunteer organizations like the League)<ul><li>Five for Democracy: Email or call your State Senator to express your opposition to this bill. <a href="https://www.senate.mo.gov/LegisLookup/Default.aspx" rel="nofollow">Find your Senator here.</a> Second Reading in the Senate is May 2nd.</li></ul> EducationSB 694 (Prohibits schools from using the 1619 Project as a resource for teaching)<ul><li>Five for Democracy: Email or call your State Senator to express your opposition to this bill. <a href="https://www.senate.mo.gov/LegisLookup/Default.aspx" rel="nofollow">Find your Senator here.</a> Deadline May 2nd.</li></ul> HB 1858 (Creates a &#34;Parents&#39; Bill of Rights&#34; that includes a variety of requirements and restrictions that the League opposes)<ul><li>Five for Democracy: Email or call your State Senator to express your opposition to this bill. <a href="https://www.senate.mo.gov/LegisLookup/Default.aspx" rel="nofollow">Find your Senator here.</a> Third Reading scheduled May 2nd.</li></ul> Contact us at: <a href="mailto:talktalkvote@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">talktalkvote@gmail.com</a>We&#39;d love to hear from you! **Rachel said &#34;stridation&#34; when she meant &#34;stridulation&#34;. She is very sorry if this has caused confusion.**

Legislative Update: 5.1.22

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Voting BillsHB 1878 (Includes a photo ID requirement for absentee voting)<ul><li>Five for Democracy: Email or call your State Senator to express your opposition to this bill. <a href="https://www.senate.mo.gov/LegisLookup/Default.aspx" rel="nofollow">Find your Senator here.</a></li></ul> EducationSB 718 (Designates the 3rd week of September as &#34;Historically Black College and University Week&#34; in Missouri)<ul><li>Five for Democracy: Contact the <a href="https://house.mo.gov/committees.aspx?category=all&cluster=true&code=R+&committee=2683&year=2022" rel="nofollow">members of the House Higher Education Committee</a> to express your support for this bill. Deadline: ASAP.</li></ul>

Legislative Update: 4.24.22

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Voting BillsSB 654 (Includes a variety of restrictions on voter registration efforts)<ul><li>Five for Democracy: Email or call your State Senator to express your opposition to this bill. <a href="https://www.senate.mo.gov/LegisLookup/Default.aspx" rel="nofollow">Find your Senator here.</a> Deadline is Tuesday, April 19th.</li></ul> SB 812 (Prohibits courts from editing ballot language for a General Assembly-passed constitutional amendment)<ul><li>Five for Democracy: Email or call your State Senator to express your opposition to this bill. <a href="https://www.senate.mo.gov/LegisLookup/Default.aspx" rel="nofollow">Find your Senator here.</a> Deadline is Tuesday, April 19th.</li><li>Deep Dive: Read this <a href="https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/legislative-assaults-state-courts-may-2021-update#ch1" rel="nofollow">article from the Brennan Center.</a></li></ul> EducationSB 694 (Specifically prohibits certain items from being included in school curricula – overseen at the state level)<ul><li>Five for Democracy: Email or call your State Senator to express your opposition to this bill. <a href="https://www.senate.mo.gov/LegisLookup/Default.aspx" rel="nofollow">Find your Senator here.</a> Deadline is Tuesday, April 19th.</li></ul>

Legislative Update: 4.17.22

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Anne and Rachel talk about updates with the League; explain why school boards, city councils, and municipal courts matter (and why you should always vote in your local elections!!); and amazing women with the last name Williams.To finish off, Anne and Rachel interview Meg Cunningham, a state legislative reporter with The Beacon!

Local Elections: where society starts

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Initiative Petition BillsSB 812 (Prohibits courts from editing ballot language for a General Assembly-passed constitutional amendment)<ul><li>Five for Democracy: Email or call your State Senator to express your opposition to this bill. <a href="https://www.senate.mo.gov/LegisLookup/Default.aspx" rel="nofollow">Find your Senator here.</a> Deadline is Monday, April 11th.</li></ul> Voting BillsSB 654 (Includes a variety of restrictions on voter registration efforts)<ul><li>Five for Democracy: Email or call your State Senator to express your opposition to this bill. <a href="https://www.senate.mo.gov/LegisLookup/Default.aspx" rel="nofollow">Find your Senator here.</a> Deadline is Monday, April 11th.</li></ul> HJR 131 (Preemptively derails a citizens’ initiative petition about ranked choice voting that is currently gathering signatures)<ul><li>Five for Democracy: Email or call your State Senator to express your opposition to this bill. <a href="https://www.senate.mo.gov/LegisLookup/Default.aspx" rel="nofollow">Find your Senator here.</a></li></ul> Reproductive RightsHB 2012 (Makes the manufacture, prescription, and distribution of abortion inducting drugs a felony)<ul><li>Five for Democracy: Email or call your State Senator to express your opposition to this bill. <a href="https://www.senate.mo.gov/LegisLookup/Default.aspx" rel="nofollow">Find your Senator here.</a></li></ul>

Legislative Update: 4.10.22

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Voting Rights BillsHB 1678 (Allows for partisan intrusion into local election authorities among other things)<ul><li>Five for Democracy: Submit testimony in opposition to this bill <a href="https://house.mo.gov/WitnessForm/Default.aspx?bill=HB1678&noticeid=6913" rel="nofollow">here</a>. Deadline is 11am April 6th!</li></ul> SB 654 (Very similar to HB 1678 -- includes restrictions on voter registration efforts)<ul><li>Five for Democracy: Email your Representative to express your opposition to this bill. SB 654 is scheduled for perfection in the House on April 4th.</li></ul> Education BillsHB 1814 (Allows public school students to transfer to a public non-resident school district if the parent pays school taxes on property owned in the non-resident school district)<ul><li>Five for Democracy: This bill has passed the House and is headed to the Senate. Email your State Senator to express your opposition to this bill. </li></ul> HB 2652 (Disadvantages traditional school districts in racially and socioeconomically diverse neighborhoods)<ul><li>Five for Democracy: This bill has passed out of committee and is headed to the House floor for perfection. Email or call your representative to express opposition to this bill.</li></ul> HB 1753 (Diverts public funds from public schools to private educational services)<ul><li>30 Minute Matters: Contact <a href="https://house.mo.gov/committees.aspx?category=all&cluster=true&code=R+&committee=2710&year=2022" rel="nofollow">members of the House Rules - Legislative Oversight Committee</a> to express opposition.</li></ul> HB 1552 (Requires public school districts that have charter schools within the boundaries of their district to pay charter schools for each student the charter school has)<ul><li>Five for Democracy: This bill has passed the House and is headed to the Senate. Call or email your senator to express opposition.</li></ul> HB 1933 (Mandates a civil rights curriculum to be written at the state level)<ul><li>Five for Democracy: Submit testimony in opposition to this bill <a href="https://house.mo.gov/WitnessForm/Default.aspx?bill=HB1933&noticeid=6918" rel="nofollow">here</a>. Deadline is 11:59pm April 4th!</li></ul> Up and at &#39;em!

Legislative Update: 4.3.22

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SB 678 (Requires 25% of KCMO budget to go to KCPD)<ul><li>Five for Democracy: Submit testimony in opposition to this bill <a href="https://house.mo.gov/WitnessForm/Default.aspx?noticeid=6852" rel="nofollow">here</a>. Deadline is midnight March 28th!</li></ul> HB 1462 (Allows concealed weapons on public transit and places of worship)<ul><li>Thirty Minute Matters: Contact <a href="https://www.senate.mo.gov/genl/" rel="nofollow">members of the Senate General Laws Committee</a> and ask them to oppose this bill. Deadline is Tuesday, March 29th at 9:30am!</li></ul> HB 2008 (Requires school districts to post curricula online)<ul><li>Thirty Minute Matters: Contact <a href="https://www.house.mo.gov/committees.aspx?category=all&cluster=true&code=R&committee=2674&year=2022" rel="nofollow">members of the House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee </a>and ask them to oppose this bill. Deadline is Monday, March 29th at midnight! (**Rachel mistakenly says the hearing is on March 28th, but it is actually on March 29th at 8am**)</li></ul> Threats to Voting Rights<ul><li>Deep Dive: Read <a href="https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/election-sabotage-scheme-and-how-congress-can-stop-it" rel="nofollow">this article</a> from the Brennan Center about election subversion laws. Prepare yourself to take action when these bills come up in our state legislature.</li><li>Here are a few of the bills that are currently in the mix in our legislature: SB 670, SB 695, HB 1646, HB 2113, HB 1911.</li></ul>

Legislative Update: 3.27.22

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HB 2008 (Requires school districts to post curriculums online)<ul><li>Five for Democracy: Submit testimony in opposition to this bill <a href="https://house.mo.gov/WitnessForm/Default.aspx?bill=HB2008&noticeid=6815" rel="nofollow">here</a>. Deadline is midnight March 21st!</li></ul> HB 1455 (Prohibits the distribution of absentee ballots by individuals or organizations—including the League!)<ul><li>This bill has passed through committee and will be back on the House floor soon for perfection and a final vote. </li><li>Five for Democracy: email your state representative and tell them to oppose this bill! </li></ul> HB 1552 (Directs money away from public schools and towards charter schools)<ul><li>This bill passed out of the House and has now moved to the Senate. </li><li>Thirty Minute Matters: Contact <a href="https://www.senate.mo.gov/educ/" rel="nofollow">members of the Senate Education Committee</a> and ask them to oppose this bill. </li></ul> HJR 91 (Makes it harder for citizens to use the initiative petition process)<ul><li>Five for Democracy: call your State Senator and tell them to oppose HJR 91. </li><li>Thirty Minute Matters: email or call <a href="https://www.senate.mo.gov/siel/" rel="nofollow">members of the Senate Interim Committee on Elections</a> and tell them you oppose HJR 91. </li><li>Deep Dive: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfD1uM_Ld52f74_iyweE1jsVMxFBn3yY7CS_rgTK76KW3PJfw/viewform" rel="nofollow">sign up here</a> for a phone bank shift to oppose HJR 91! </li></ul>

Legislative Update: 3.20.22

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Deep Dive into HB 1646!<a href="https://lwvkc.org/content.aspx?club_id=477430&ht=1&item_id=1897867&page_id=722" rel="nofollow">Link to the eVoter.</a>

Legislative Update: 3.13.22

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5 for Democracy:<ul><li><a href="https://house.mo.gov/WitnessForm/Default.aspx?noticeid=6769" rel="nofollow">Submit testimony</a> in opposition to: HB 2197, HB 2461, + HB 2734 (prohibiting trans girls from playing sports in school). DUE BY MONDAY (3/7) AT 5PM.</li><li><a href="https://house.mo.gov/WitnessForm/Default.aspx?noticeid=6774" rel="nofollow">Submit testimony</a> in opposition to: HJR 133 (increases barriers to citizen initiative petitions). DUE BY WEDNESDAY (3/9) AT 11AM.</li><li><a href="https://house.mo.gov/WitnessForm/Default.aspx?noticeid=6774" rel="nofollow">Submit testimony</a> in opposition to: HB 1646 (includes provisions for photo ID requirements, changes to absentee voting policies, and declares that Missouri would not have to follow any federal voting rights laws). DUE BY WEDNESDAY (3/9) AT 11AM.</li></ul> 30 Minute Matters<ul><li>Email the members of the <a href="https://house.mo.gov/committees.aspx?category=all&cluster=true&code=R&committee=2673&year=2022" rel="nofollow">Elections and Elected Officials Committee</a> to encourage them to vote down HJR 132 (increases barriers to citizen initiative petitions). DUE BY WEDNESDAY (3/9) AT 11AM.</li></ul> Got thoughts? Send us an email at <a href="mailto:talktalkvote@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">talktalkvote@gmail.com</a>!

Legislative Update: 3.6.22

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Last time, Rachel talked about how a bill becomes a law, but how does a bill even become a bill? Anne helps break this one down! Laura talks to a new citizen (and new voter!) about their plans to vote in both local and federal elections. Then, Anne and Rachel are joined by Sean Soendker Nicholson who was a key member of the team that got Clean Missouri passed in 2018. He helps us understand how citizen initiative petitions get on the ballot and why it is such an important right to protect!

Writing Bills and Getting Citizen Initiatives on the Ballot

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Read about and make your own decision (ACTION DUE 11:59PM 2/28):HB 2189: Modifies and creates provisions regarding the use of certain training, instructional, and curricular materials in public schools and charter schools. <a href="https://house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills221/hlrbillspdf/4519H.01I.pdf" rel="nofollow">Link to full bill</a>. <a href="https://house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills221/sumpdf/HB2189I.pdf" rel="nofollow">Link to bill summary</a>. <a href="https://house.mo.gov/WitnessForm/Default.aspx?bill=HB2189&noticeid=6709" rel="nofollow">Link to submit testimony (DUE BY 11:59PM 2/28)</a>.HB 1835: Identifies particular social studies academic performance standards and learning standards for elementary and secondary education. <a href="https://house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills221/hlrbillspdf/3090H.01I.pdf" rel="nofollow">Link to full bill</a>. <a href="https://house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills221/sumpdf/HB1835I.pdf" rel="nofollow">Link to bill summary</a>. <a href="https://house.mo.gov/WitnessForm/Default.aspx?bill=HB1835&noticeid=6709" rel="nofollow">Link to submit testimony (DUE BY 11:59PM 2/28)</a>. Write a letter to your editor about these initiative petition bills (DUE 3/7):<a href="https://www.senate.mo.gov/22info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?BillID=71259714&SessionType=R" rel="nofollow">SJR 31</a> + <a href="https://www.senate.mo.gov/22info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?BillID=71260669&SessionType=R" rel="nofollow">SJR 37</a> -- the League opposes them because:<ul><li>the initiative petition process is one of the purest forms of democratic participation</li><li>for more than a century, Missouri citizens across the political spectrum have been able to make their voices heard through the initiative petition process</li><li>these bills make it harder for everyday citizens to participate in our democracy</li><li>these bills make it harder for citizen-generated petitions to pass (SJR 31: 60% or SJR 37: 66%), while legislature-generated petitions will still only require a simple majority</li><li>SJR 37 increases the number of signatures required to get the petition onto the ballot (there is already a very high signature threshold) </li></ul>

Legislative Update: 2.28.22

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Deep Dives: <ul><li>Read about HJR 117 (block funding to Medicaid expansion)</li><li>Read about HJR 70 (make passing initiative petitions functionally impossible)</li></ul> 5 for Democracy:<ul><li>Call Senator Luetkemeyer at (573) 751-2183 to request that he, as Chairman of the Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee, put SB 793 on the committee calendar (expunge past minor marijuana convictions).</li><li>Call Senator Luetkemeyer at (573) 751-2183 to request that he, as Chairman of the Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee, put SB 795 on the committee calendar (use of force restrictions).</li></ul>

Legislative Update: 2.21.22

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Up for hearings this week:Monday, 5pm (Testimony due by 4pm!)BLACK HISTORY MONTH: HB 2627 – Submit Testimony: <a href="https://house.mo.gov/WitnessForm/Default.aspx?bill=HB2627&noticeid=6611" rel="nofollow">https://house.mo.gov/WitnessForm/Default.aspx?bill=HB2627&amp;noticeid=6611</a>Tuesday, 12pm (Testimony due by 11am!):CONCEAL CARRY PERMITS: HB 1833 – Submit Testimony: <a href="https://house.mo.gov/WitnessForm/Default.aspx?bill=HB1833&noticeid=6628" rel="nofollow">https://house.mo.gov/WitnessForm/Default.aspx?bill=HB1833&amp;noticeid=6628</a>Wednesday, 12pm (Testimony due by 11am!):VOTING/ELECTIONS: HB 2113, HB 2140, + HB 2002 (Yes, they are up again from last week!) – Submit Testimony: <a href="https://house.mo.gov/WitnessForm/Default.aspx?bill=HB2113&noticeid=6630" rel="nofollow">https://house.mo.gov/WitnessForm/Default.aspx?bill=HB2113&amp;noticeid=6630</a>

Legislative Update: 2.13.22

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The Elections Committee in the MO House is holding a public hearing on 4 important bills this Wednesday (2/9/22):HB 2113 + HB 2140 - photo ID requirementsHB 1455 - forbid groups or individuals from distributing blank absentee ballot applicationsHB 2002 - require election authority to record a voter&#39;s political partyLink to submit testimony: <a href="https://house.mo.gov/WitnessForm/Default.aspx?noticeid=6565" rel="nofollow">https://house.mo.gov/WitnessForm/Default.aspx?noticeid=6565</a> (you&#39;ll need to watch for an email to confirm your testimony once you submit!)Chair: Rep. Dan Shaul: 573-751-2504Vice-Chair: Rep. Peggy McGaugh: 573-751-1468Ranking Minority Member: Rep. Kevin Windham: 573-751-4468 Did you call in or submit testimony? Let us know at talktalkvote@lwvkc.org

Legislative Update: 2.7.22

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Happy January! This episode is late but it is here! Rachel and Anne dive into the details to demonstrate how a bill moves through both houses of the Missouri Legislature before becoming a law. Laura talks to new citizens about the value of the vote. Anne gives us a reminder that wearing your wig backwards is a-okay.

Process Breakdown: How a bill becomes a law in the Missouri Legislature

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Anne and Rachel talk federal legislation, how to have an impact (5 for Democracy!!), and where adultery is still illegal.Instead of an interview this month, we talk to some League members with different histories about what made them decided to join the League and what activities they partake in with the League!Congressional Calendar: <a href="https://www.nab.org/documents/advocacy/2021CongressionalCalendar.pdf" rel="nofollow">https://www.nab.org/documents/advocacy/2021CongressionalCalendar.pdf</a>

2021 Federal Legislative Wrap-Up

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Anne and Rachel take a look at the history of the Kansas City Police Department and speak to Gwendolyn Grant, President and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Kansas City, about the current state of affairs with the KCPD as well as actions that are being taken to try to increase the KCPD&#39;s accountability to the community.Your 5-minute task this week is to call your Senators and tell them to vote to allow the Freedom to Vote Act to come to debate. Resources:To make a donation in support of Gwendolyn Grant&#39;s actions on behalf of Kansas City residents: make a check out to &#34;Greater Kansas City Community Foundation&#34; and make a note that it is for Gwendolyn Grant&#39;s CLEAR Fund.Missouri&#39;s Police Scorecard: <a href="https://policescorecard.org/mo" rel="nofollow">https://policescorecard.org/mo</a><a href="https://www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases/lwv-expands-calls-filibuster-reform-it-time-fix-or-nix-filibuster-save-our" rel="nofollow">LWVUS&#39;s Filibuster Position</a>

Policing in Kansas City

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Hey folks! There will not be a show at the end of this month, as Anne and I are wrapped up in a couple of other projects! But, tune back in next month to hear about policing in Kansas City, Five for Democracy, and What&#39;s Up with the League! Also, we&#39;ll be interviewing Gwendolyn Grant, the President and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Kansas City.

See you soon!

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In this episode, Rachel and Anne focus on redistricting. With help from LWV Missouri&#39;s own Sharon Schneeberger, they dive into the different redistricting processes and discuss how Missouri residents can have an impact. Laura talks to a brand new citizen!Find up to date information about redistricting in Missouri at: lwvmissouri.org5 for Democracy Actions:On social media, share redistricting information on Facebook and Twitter (check out @LWVMissouri and @LWVKC)!Attend a hearing!St. Louis:October 16 Senate Commission Hearing – Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel, 10:00 AMOctober 21 Commission Hearing – Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel, 10:00 AMKansas City:October 19 House Commission Hearing – Kansas City Marriott Downtown, 9:00 AMOctober 19 Senate Commission Hearing – Kansas City Marriott Downtown, 1:00 PM

I'm the map I'm the map I'm the map I'm the map - Redistricting!

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Join Anne and Rachel as they discuss Critical Race Theory, call their senators, and learn some trivia about...nature learning to relax? Laura is back with Main Street Beat! No interview this month – but you can go back and listen to our previous interviews to get inspired all over again! Remember, you can find more information about the League at LWVKC.org!

Critical Race Theory: let's learn about it!

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This month, Anne and Rachel discuss the current state of gun legislation in Missouri, teach you how to create a Google Alert, and speak to Rosilyn Temple, the founder of KC Mothers in Charge. The mission of KC Mothers in Charge is to reduce violent crime through prevention, education and intervention, and to guide and support the families of victims. Listen in to hear what you can do to help support this mission!Find out more about the KC Mothers at: <a href="kcmothersincharge.org" rel="nofollow">kcmothersincharge.org</a>

Gun Laws in Missouri – what's going on here??

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The continuation of Rachel and Anne&#39;s interview with Merrique Jenson, the Program Director at Transformations KC, a transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) and gender expansive youth social and support drop-in group in the Kansas City area for young people (12-18 years old) who self-identify as TGNC or are questioning their gender identity. She is also Director of SocialScope Productions, a consulting and coaching company focused on LGBTQ multimedia projects, community storytelling, and building innovative, equity program design models and professional development trainings.Find more information about Transformations KC at...their website: www.transformationskc.orgtheir instagram: @KCTransformations

More Merrique!

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Join Anne and Rachel as they explain the recent spate of anti-trans bills and give you a tip on how to track legislation in just five minutes. Laura is back with Main Street Beat, asking folks about voting access. And finally, Rachel and Anne speak to Merrique Jenson, the Program Director at Transformations KC, a transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) and gender expansive youth social and support drop-in group in the Kansas City area for young people (12-18 years old) who self-identify as TGNC or are questioning their gender identity. She is also Director of SocialScope Productions, a consulting and coaching company focused on LGBTQ multimedia projects, community storytelling, and building innovative, equity program design models and professional development trainings. The interview continues in part 2!Find more information about Transformations KC at... their website: www.transformationskc.orgtheir instagram: @KCTransformationsAnd check out the show Merrique mentioned, Veneno!

Merrique Jenson is building space for trans empowerment

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Anne and Rachel talk about contacting your US legislators in Five for Democracy, delve into what the League of Women Voters is in Explain it to Me, hear from Kansas City residents about voting access in Main Street Beat (welcome to Laura Marcus Mountjoy!), and speak with Tina Weaver about the community programs that the North Kansas City YMCA is developing. Falcons! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIwCBks7HDg Congressional Switchboard: (202) 224-3121Senator Roy Blunt, KC: (816) 471-7141Senator Josh Hawley, KC: 816-960-4694Representative Emanuel Cleaver II (D-5), KC: (816) 842-4545Representative Vicky Hartzler (R-4), Columbia: (573) 442-9311 Representative Sam Graves (R-6), KC: (816) 792-3976 North Kansas City YMCA: https://kansascityymca.org/locations/north-kansas-city

It's fun to stay at the...!

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Rachel and Anne talk about Medicaid expansion in Missouri and how you can make your voice heard in less than five minutes. Then Anne shares some trivia about poem reciting lawmakers. Finally, they interview Kansas City activist and icon Alice Kitchen about her travels all over the world and her work in Kansas City to promote equality and justice. To find your legislators, go to senate.mo.gov/legislookup! Talk Talk Vote! is a LWVKC production. It&#39;s produced by Rachel Thompson and Anne Calvert. Theme music provided by Hanging Chad Studio.

In the Kitchen with Alice

a podcast from the League of Women Voters of Kansas City/Jackson, Clay, Platte Counties

Join Rachel Thompson and Anne Calvert of the League of Women Voters of KC as they discuss current issues and give you the info you need to make your own difference in the world.

Talk Talk Vote! is a LWVKC production. It's produced by Rachel Thompson and Anne Calvert. Theme music provided by Hanging Chad Studio.

Talk Talk Vote!

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