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Welcome to day 4 and 5 of our weekly legislative focus over organized labor here in Missouri. Today we will talk about why labor is important to us, and about our strong pro-labor campaign.
As always, join in and share any thoughts and opinions! Lets go!
As always, join in and share any thoughts and opinions! Lets go!
Organized labor is important to me for several reasons. First, my wife and I have experienced the benefits first hand for almost the past decade.
Knowing that the work you are doing is directly providing for your health insurance, benefits, and retirement, provides security.
Knowing that the work you are doing is directly providing for your health insurance, benefits, and retirement, provides security.
I have a personal connection to labor here in KCMO as well. My great grandfather Shackelford was a UAW member who worked at the first Ford plant here in KC.
Being endorsed by the UAW Midwest States CAP means so much for several reasons, especially the family connection.
Being endorsed by the UAW Midwest States CAP means so much for several reasons, especially the family connection.
Inspired by @mamamorinny to take 50 election actions in 50 days for @MomsDemand Gun Sense Candidates! This is my accountability thread. Backtracking to 50 Days to #ElectionDay (9/14)- stuffing envelopes for my state Senator @LaurenArthurMO! #MomsAreEverywhere #moleg 
49 Days ‘til #ElectionDay - almost bedtime and my eyes are tired, but training to send texts for Team Biden-Harris! @JoeBiden @KamalaHarris @TeamJoe #MomsAreEverywhere
48 Days ‘til #ElectionDay - Phone banking with other Missouri @MomsDemand volunteers to help elect @nicolergalloway as Missouri’s first female Governor - Winning Wednesdays! #MomsAreEverywhere #mogov
Welcome to Night 3 of our Legislative Focus week over LGBTQ+ rights here in Missouri. Tonight’s topic will cover Gay-Straight Alliances for our students and implementing Trans-Affirming policies in our schools. Here we go! #ShowMePride #lgbtq
In #moleg in 2020, HB 1565 was filed in an attempt to restrict Gay-Straight Alliances (GSA’s), inclusive LGBTQ curriculum and more.
That bill was stopped, so our school districts can continue to have control in their support for our LGBTQ students.
That bill was stopped, so our school districts can continue to have control in their support for our LGBTQ students.
For the first year this year, a proactive LGBTQ policy was filed. It was an inclusive LGBTQ curriculum bill, so our 6-12 grade students can receive support through GSA’s, and LGBTQ history would be added as a core part of curriculum for all students.
Welcome to Night 3 of our legislative focus week covering Missouri Small Businesses. Tonights topic is all about supporting our local small businesses here in the Northland!
I will be shouting out a number of favorite local businesses and I request that you do the same!
I will be shouting out a number of favorite local businesses and I request that you do the same!
1. Friendly Bean Coffee
This local coffee shop has been around for over two decades and has their drive-thru open currently if you need a cup of joe.
friendlybeancoffee.com
This local coffee shop has been around for over two decades and has their drive-thru open currently if you need a cup of joe.
friendlybeancoffee.com
2. Seva Cuisine of India
The BEST Indian cuisine in all the Northland and quite possibly in all of Kansas City. Such high quality and one of the cleanest restaurants you’ll ever go to. Ownership is so personable and truly cares for their customers.
sevacuisineofindia.com
The BEST Indian cuisine in all the Northland and quite possibly in all of Kansas City. Such high quality and one of the cleanest restaurants you’ll ever go to. Ownership is so personable and truly cares for their customers.
sevacuisineofindia.com
Welcome to the fifth and final night of our Legislative Focus week on Fighting Corruption in Missouri politics. Tonight’s topic will cover eliminating conflicts of interest.
Tonight’s thread has some homework for you to read, but also to come back with opinions and ideas.
Tonight’s thread has some homework for you to read, but also to come back with opinions and ideas.
The following article covers some conflicts of interest within the U.S. Congress.
However, I want to explore how these types of conflicts can also be found here in Missouri so we can remove them from our government.
hbr.org/amp/2017/02/th…
However, I want to explore how these types of conflicts can also be found here in Missouri so we can remove them from our government.
hbr.org/amp/2017/02/th…
As much as we can, we must address conflicts of interests within our government and amongst our elected officials, so we can remove them and thus remove any outside influence that may exist.
Missouri deserve a fair and balanced democracy, free of conflicts of interest, period.
Missouri deserve a fair and balanced democracy, free of conflicts of interest, period.
Welcome to night 4 of our Legislative Focus week over Fighting Corruption here in Missouri. Tonight’s topic will cover a few ways we can strengthen @CleanMissouri beyond protecting it this November 3rd.
I’d love to hear your thoughts as well, so feel free to comment!
I’d love to hear your thoughts as well, so feel free to comment!
The first way we can strengthen @CleanMissouri is by keeping it the law of the land.
For whatever reason, the @MOHouseGOP & @MoSenateGOP want to overturn the will of you the people, by stripping it of its power with their Amendment 3.
We must vote #NoOn3 this Nov. 3rd.
For whatever reason, the @MOHouseGOP & @MoSenateGOP want to overturn the will of you the people, by stripping it of its power with their Amendment 3.
We must vote #NoOn3 this Nov. 3rd.
Another way we can strengthen @CleanMissouri is by ending the @MOHouseGOP supermajority that is trying so hard to overturn it.
We need just 8 GOP-held House districts to flip blue this November 3rd to do just that.
We need just 8 GOP-held House districts to flip blue this November 3rd to do just that.
Welcome to our second Legislative Focus week of the campaign! This week we will covering five topics that go towards fighting corruption here in Missouri.
Tonight’s topic will cover preventing our state government from overturning the will of the people. Sound familiar?
Tonight’s topic will cover preventing our state government from overturning the will of the people. Sound familiar?
It should. Here’s why.
In 2018, we Missourians voted and passed @CleanMissouri by over 62%. This cleaned up our politics, changed lobbyists gifts, and created a redrawing process so our state could have fair district maps. Pretty cool right?
In 2018, we Missourians voted and passed @CleanMissouri by over 62%. This cleaned up our politics, changed lobbyists gifts, and created a redrawing process so our state could have fair district maps. Pretty cool right?
Usually that would be the end of it. However, here in Missouri we have a supermajority in our legislature that’s controlled by the @MOHouseGOP and they’ve had this control for the past decade.
In a supermajority, you can pass anything, block anything, and overturn anything.
In a supermajority, you can pass anything, block anything, and overturn anything.
🚨So excited to share the news with you!🚨
Q2 of 2020 is in the books, and we saw such incredible support from all around. Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, shared our message, and joined #Team16 to show our District and MO that we are ready to #Flip16 blue!
Q2 of 2020 is in the books, and we saw such incredible support from all around. Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, shared our message, and joined #Team16 to show our District and MO that we are ready to #Flip16 blue!
We have now raised over $25,000 and have over 415 individual contributions. I am so appreciate and grateful for each and every one of you!
Our work is not done, and we are more energized and motivated as ever with all of your support.
Our work is not done, and we are more energized and motivated as ever with all of your support.
If able, please help us start our Q3 strong with a contribution today. We have so many plans this month leading up to the Primary election, your donation will help in so many ways.
Link- secure.actblue.com/donate/james-f…
Link- secure.actblue.com/donate/james-f…
Night 2 of our Racial Equity week!
Tonight’s topic - Prison Reform
To start, here is some reading material from the incredible people at @aclu_mo #CriminalJusticeReform
aclu-mo.org/en/issues/crim…
Tonight’s topic - Prison Reform
To start, here is some reading material from the incredible people at @aclu_mo #CriminalJusticeReform
aclu-mo.org/en/issues/crim…
I will be referencing this page, also from our local @aclu_mo, regarding the current state of Missouri’s prison population.
All perspectives and opinions are welcomed.
aclu-mo.org/en/news/truth-…
All perspectives and opinions are welcomed.
aclu-mo.org/en/news/truth-…
The following charts are from the following source - prisonpolicy.org/profiles/MO.ht…
We are striving to #Flip16 and bring a fair and balanced democracy to Missouri, and we need your help!
Calling all volunteers to join #Team16
Make phone calls, send texts, and write postcards from the comfort of your home. Email us today and help send #JamesforMO to Jeff City
Calling all volunteers to join #Team16
Make phone calls, send texts, and write postcards from the comfort of your home. Email us today and help send #JamesforMO to Jeff City
Learn more about our campaign and other ways to get involved by visiting our website at jamesformissouri.com
Don’t have time to volunteer but want to help out financially? Great! Send your donation in today - secure.actblue.com/donate/james-f…
@GovParsonMO like his @MissouriGOP counterparts are continuing to put the economy before everyday people, those people being us Missourians.
His words show more concern for jobs then the public health. And now all sessions are closed for 2 weeks in Jeff City.
His words show more concern for jobs then the public health. And now all sessions are closed for 2 weeks in Jeff City.
I agree, jobs and the economy are important, and should always be considered. But what good are jobs if there are no healthy people to fill them.
He doesn’t want people to lose their jobs. So many people have already lost their jobs.
The public’s health and safety come first.
He doesn’t want people to lose their jobs. So many people have already lost their jobs.
The public’s health and safety come first.
The @MoDemParty did everything they could to put upwards of $86 million in @GovParsonMO hands to do whatever he saw fit.
The @MissouriGOP said no to all of that.
When session resumes in two weeks, they will see the need for more funding, and will try to say it was their idea.
The @MissouriGOP said no to all of that.
When session resumes in two weeks, they will see the need for more funding, and will try to say it was their idea.
This thread plays out what transpired in Jeff City today. The @MoDemParty pleading with the @MissouriGOP supermajority to pass a much-needed amendment. The GOP voted no. They believe we can wait to see what happens and come back to this matter.
As they were voting no, Missouri suffered its first #COVID19 death. Which leaves me asking, how many more will happen until our State leadership finally decides to step up?
In a time of crisis and of immense need for many Missourians state-wide, now is the time to act.
In a time of crisis and of immense need for many Missourians state-wide, now is the time to act.
I’m proud of all the @MoDemParty members who stood and fought for Missouri today, and if any GOP members supported this effort than thank you as well.
Like I said, it’s a time to act, not to be political. The GOP chose to be political today. Chose to put party before people.
Like I said, it’s a time to act, not to be political. The GOP chose to be political today. Chose to put party before people.
@GovParsonMO When in April?
This is nearly two weeks away. The number of cases nationwide have jumped daily.
This is good news and will be much needed, but this is two more weeks away. Does this include the entire state or certain areas only?
It’s past time to overreact.
This is nearly two weeks away. The number of cases nationwide have jumped daily.
This is good news and will be much needed, but this is two more weeks away. Does this include the entire state or certain areas only?
It’s past time to overreact.
In the mean time, what measures are we taking to provide more than enough resources to our health care organizations and professionals?
@GovParsonMO have we planned for this?
Now’s the time to lead, not to react.
Please share these concerns.
politico.com/news/2020/03/1…
@GovParsonMO have we planned for this?
Now’s the time to lead, not to react.
Please share these concerns.
politico.com/news/2020/03/1…
As your State Rep. I will put people first, whether we are in a pandemic or not. I will join our @MoDemParty @MO_HouseDems members in Jeff City to progress our state forward.
First up, improving our health care system dramatically, so next time, we are prepared. Join us #Team16
First up, improving our health care system dramatically, so next time, we are prepared. Join us #Team16
Kc Metro Area,
For all citizens who are 60+ years old, immunocompromised, or who do not feel safe leaving their home, @be_ty_le and I are here to help!
If you need groceries, medical supplies, gas in your car, or anything else, please message me directly here or... THREAD
For all citizens who are 60+ years old, immunocompromised, or who do not feel safe leaving their home, @be_ty_le and I are here to help!
If you need groceries, medical supplies, gas in your car, or anything else, please message me directly here or... THREAD
at james@jamesformissouri.com so that we can make sure you receive the necessities needed.
Or if you want to volunteer with us to help others with their errands and necessities during this pandemic, please message me directly and we will add you to our volunteer list.
Or if you want to volunteer with us to help others with their errands and necessities during this pandemic, please message me directly and we will add you to our volunteer list.
Thank you all, be preventive, be safe, and be well!
-James and Bety #JamesforMO #Team16 #TeamKC #COVID19
-James and Bety #JamesforMO #Team16 #TeamKC #COVID19
Sunday canvassing results! It was sunny and gorgeous outside but there were also very strong winds! No campaign lit was lost in the process. Our new totals:
-522 doors knocked
- 15.5 miles walked
- 760 #16ers reached
-7 coffee pots consumed @EricWoods
- 2 yard sign commits!
-522 doors knocked
- 15.5 miles walked
- 760 #16ers reached
-7 coffee pots consumed @EricWoods
- 2 yard sign commits!
I met Mark. He grew up in a Republican household and voted that way most of his life, until the past few years.
He wants our MO public schools fully funded, he wants something to be done about health care in our state, and he wants a working government who puts people first.
He wants our MO public schools fully funded, he wants something to be done about health care in our state, and he wants a working government who puts people first.
After Scott answered the door, I asked what his ideas were for our district and our state. He replied with wanting good jobs for all and good schools for our kids.
These are necessities that should always be a priority for our officials in Jeff City. Enjoyed meeting you Scott!
These are necessities that should always be a priority for our officials in Jeff City. Enjoyed meeting you Scott!
Big shout out to @BigElad for joining in on the canvassing efforts today! You will make an exceptional Attorney General!
- 510 doors knocked
- 15 miles walked
- 739 neighbors reached
We had so many real conversations with #16ers today from all sides. Will be back tomorrow!
- 510 doors knocked
- 15 miles walked
- 739 neighbors reached
We had so many real conversations with #16ers today from all sides. Will be back tomorrow!
Today I spoke with Gary and asked what his ideas were for Missouri. He wants to see safer gun laws, he wants to support public education, he is concerned about charter schools and how they take funding from public schools, and he wants MO to stand for reproductive rights for all.
I met Mike. He also wants Missouri to be as safe as possible with passing safer gun laws. He mentioned his wife is very active in our local @MomsDemand chapter after seeing my Moms pin on my vest.
Mike, your wife is amazing, and we can/will make our state safe!
Mike, your wife is amazing, and we can/will make our state safe!
We set a new door knocking daily best yesterday with 120 doors! My feet were moving! Here’s our new totals:
-444 doors knocked
-13.5 miles walked
-6.0 coffee pots consumed
With a new month beginning, we will be ramping up our efforts. Want to knock doors? Let me know!
-444 doors knocked
-13.5 miles walked
-6.0 coffee pots consumed
With a new month beginning, we will be ramping up our efforts. Want to knock doors? Let me know!
Yesterday in District 16 I met Russ. He is a Democrat, a father of young children, and a responsible gun owner. He wants to see Clean Missouri upheld, childcare improved, and common-sense gun legislation passed. He supports @MomsDemand and I’m proud to be his neighbor
#JamesforMO
#JamesforMO
