This summer, Governor Mike Parson called a special session of the Missouri State Legislature to address crime. What has resulted is very detailed and can be confusing. We talk with State Representative Steve Roberts to sort through the good and… Continue Reading
The MCU Education Task Force has developed four demands of school districts as they educate children during the COVID-19 pandemic. And the Task Force has published a new resource for parents and teachers to use in teaching children about the… Continue Reading
In 2018, 60% of Missouri voters said, "Yes," to Clean Missouri – a ballot initiative to clean up gerrymandering in the state and clean up dirty money to state legislators. It's passage made Missouri a model of good governance. But… Continue Reading
On Sunday, July 19th, Metropolitan Congregations United held it's annual Public Meeting. This podcast is Part 2 of the meeting, highlighting the commitments from member denominations, congregations, and individuals to work for justice in our region and state and to… Continue Reading
On Sunday, July 19th, Metropolitan Congregations United held it's annual Public Meeting. This podcast is Part 1 of the meeting, featuring messages from Rev. James Ross, II, and Rev. Dr. Ben Sanders and testimonials from citizens who directly benefit from… Continue Reading
What are the options for voting during the COVID-19 pandemic? How do I vote by mail? Do I need a notary? How will the pandemic affect in-person voting on Election Day? Am I registered to vote? Do I need a… Continue Reading
Rev. Dietra Wise-Baker updates efforts to protect youth who are being held by the criminal justice system from COVID-19 and the broader effort to de-carcerate youth who would be better at home. If you have a child who is involved… Continue Reading
Amendment 2, Medicaid Expansion for Missouri, is on the ballot on August 4th – a day that is quickly approaching. Mikel Whittier, Mikel Whittier, the Coalitions Director for Health Care For Missouri Campaign, talks about how expanding Medicaid benefits hard-working… Continue Reading
This program was originally posted on May 19. MEDICAID EXPANSION, AMENDMENT 2, WILL BE ON THE BALLOT IN MISSOURI ON AUG. 4, 2020 We talk with Richard Von Glahn of Missouri Jobs With Justice and Robert Karr from Metropolitan Congregations… Continue Reading
Emmaline Giles, Environmental Justice Organizer for MCU, talks about the scope of environmental justice. Food insecurity, lead poisoning, and substandard housing hit vulnerable communities the hardest. The impact of the health of the surrounding area is another area of inequality.… Continue Reading