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| Bud’s Bulletin: April 2025 |
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| In late February, Mid-Missouri DSA joined forces with Kansas City and St. Louis DSA to launch the Midwest Socialist Fundinomenon Medical Debt Relief Campaign in partnership with Undue Medical Debt. Together, we’re working to erase medical debt and bring real financial relief to working-class people across the Midwest. We’re excited to share that we’re now halfway to our fundraising goal! Every $1 you donate can erase $100 of medical debt. That means your support can have a direct and powerful impact on families across our region. |
| Mid-Missouri DSA joined letter carriers and community members at a local rally as part of a nationwide day of action hosted by NALC branches. Together, we sent a clear message: Hands off the Postal Service! Across the US, NALC branches stood united to say “Hell no!” to any attempts to dismantle the USPS. |
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| Mid Missouri DSA Recruitment and Retention Chair and Youth Programmer of The Center Project, Vera Elwood, organized and spoke at a Statewide LGBTQIA Pride Protest at the Boone County Courthouse plaza. There was an impressive turnout of over 300 folks! |
| What We’ll Be Doing: |
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| NEW Meeting Day this month! April General Body MeetingWednesday, April 9th at 6:30 PM Daniel Boone Regional Library, Friends Room Virtual Option Upon RSVP! |
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| Join us on Wednesday, May 14th for a trivia night fundraiser for our ongoing Midwest Socialist Fundinomenon, a partnership with Undue Medical Debt to erase $3.5 million of medical debt in the Midwest! Suggested $5 donation per person, 6 people max to a team. Trivia starts at 7pm, but if you want to hang out and get to know Mid-Missouri Democratic Socialist of America and how to get more involved, come by at 6pm to chat before we start trivia! If you can’t make it, we encourage you to donate online to help us reach our goal by end of May! |
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| The Columbia Ceasefire Coalition is holding weekly marches to demand that Columbia city officials call for a ceasefire in Gaza. Those interested in attending should meet at Speaker’s Circle before 2 PM every Saturday to join the march to City Hall. |
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| Like what you’re reading? Join us. If you value this newsletter and the work we’re doing in Mid-Missouri, consider becoming a dues-paying member of DSA.Socialists believe in one struggle: the fight of working people against the domination of the powerful few. Whether it’s workers organizing for fair pay, renters demanding housing justice, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ folks fighting for liberation, or protestors calling for a free Palestine—our fights are connected, and we win by standing together.Mid-Missouri DSA shows up: for striking workers, for a ceasefire in Gaza, for ballot initiatives that raise wages and expand reproductive rights. We’ve fought to make Columbia an LGBTQ+ Safe Haven and expand access to Plan B. Nationally, DSA members have won tenant protections, climate investments, and elected leaders like AOC and Rashida Tlaib who fight for Medicare for All, a Green New Deal, and a just foreign policy.If you believe another world is possible—help us build it. Join DSA today. |
| What Our Friends Are Doing: |
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| Boone County Democrats are protesting every Saturday in rotating locations. Contact stopthecoupmo@gmail.com for more information. |
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| For the past several months, Mid-Missouri Peaceworks have been holding daily peace vigils in support of the people of Gaza from 12:15-12:45 PM by the City Hall Keyhole. All are welcome to join any day you can! |
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| The Boone County Community Bail Fund provides essential services to low-level offenders who would otherwise be held in jail simply because they cannot afford to post bail. The Bail Fund posts bails of up to $3,000 for Boone County residents and arranges reminders and rides to help them appear at subsequent court dates. You can support them by making a one time or recurring donation or by contacting them at comobailfund@gmail.com to volunteer to answer phones, provide rides, help with fundraising, or otherwise get involved! |
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| CoMo Mobile Aid Collective provide direct aid and immediate assistance to unsheltered friends here in Columbia. Their street teams proudly serve 200+ meals every week throughout the year, their mobile medical clinic of qualified nurses, EMTs, and medical students have a variety of assistance available, and they partner with Unchained Melodies Dog Rescue to ensure beloved pets have access to food, flea and tick treatment, first aid, vet appointments as needed, and lots of treats. You can support their efforts by making a one-time donation or becoming a monthly donor! |
| Join us for the Missouri Abortion Fund’s Community Clothing Swap – a powerful way to support abortion access while refreshing your wardrobe sustainably! Discover new-to-you treasures, all while raising critical funds for Missourians seeking abortions. Interested in supporting the swap through sponsorship, volunteering, or donating clothes? Contact barbielbanks@gmail.com for details. |
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| Have you been mistreated by your employer or landlord? You’re not alone! Contact the Columbia Solidarity Network to see if they can help! Call or text (573) 246-0646 or email columbiamosolidarity@gmail.com. |
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