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Paid Family Leave“Lunch & Learn”Tuesday, November 9, 2021Noon – 1:00 p.m.Live on Zoom Millions of Americans can’t take a single paid sick day to take care of themselves or a sick child. Members of the League of Women Voters in Kansas City have studied the need for paid family leave policies and legislation in Missouri…

“Mental Health and Substance Use—Make the connection with our kids”Lunch & LearnTuesday, October 12, 202112:00 Noon – 1:00 p.m.On Zoom This presentation will explore the connection between mental health and substance use. We will discuss how to start these conversations with youth. Adults play a powerful role when it comes to positively influencing young people. Participants…

“Minority Youth: Inequities in Justice”Tuesday, September 21, 20217:00 p.m.On Zoom The panelists include: Tara Eppy, Superintendent, Boone County Juvenile Justice CenterRuth McCluskey, chief juvenile officer for the 13th District CourtThe Honorable Sarah Miller, Missouri 13th District, Family Court CommissionerDavid Tyson Smith, defense attorney and 45th District MO State Representative The moderator will be D’Andre Thompson, Program Diversity, Equity,…

Redistricting in MissouriLunch & LearnTuesday, September 14, 2021Noon-1 p.m.  Live event via Zoom Learn about the legislative redistricting process in Missouri and what actions you might take in calling for transparency, bipartisanship and public input to result in fair maps. This annual Holly Burgess Public Policy Forum is co-sponsored by the League, the Columbia Public…

“March On for Voting Rights”Saturday, August 28, 20215:00 p.m.Meet at 2nd Baptist Church407 E. Broadway CoMO Rally Opposing Voter Suppression The March On for Voting Rights is a nonviolent, nonpartisan mass mobilization to demand that elected officials protect democracy, denounce voter suppression and ensure fair, easy access to the vote for all through the passage…