Move The Needle

10/16/2026

Laura Bush on Lady Bird Johnson

Lady Bird Johnson by Laura Bush by In Pursuit When you plant a seed, you beautify a nation Read on Substack Read or listen to more "In Pursuit" here.

10/15/2026

Oct. 15, 2026 News Flash

It's just 19 days till November 3 Here is the latest news: Along with yard signs and canvassing, making phone calls and talking to your friends and neighbors is our path to Mid-Term Election Success. Contact five people and ask them to pass the word along to five more. Please start making those contacts today. This may very well be the best, most effective way that YOU can move the needle!...

It's just 19 days till November 3Here is the latest news: Along with yard signs and canvassing, making phone calls and talking to your friends and neighbors is our path to Mid-Term Election Success. Contact five people and ask them to pass the word along to five more. Please start making those conta...

10/15/2026

From 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 you have a chance to write postcards, asking people to vote in the midterms that are less than a month away!

« All Events Vote Early Day of Action October 17 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Help send 1,200 free postcards provided by Peaceworks to remind and encourage others to vote. Meet at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Hexagon Alley. Register here. Missouri's no-excuse absentee voting begins Tuesday, October 20, 20...

10/15/2026

Join a short peaceful vigil from 12:15-12:45 p.m.on Saturday, Oct. 17 at the city keyhole.

« All Events Your Voice, Participation Matter at a Peaceful Vigil October 17 @ 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Join Mid-Missouri Peaceworks on Saturday, October 17, for a community Day of Action focused on early voting, voter awareness, and election protection. Bring a sign and amplify your voice! Categories: ...

10/14/2026

Recommended Read 10/14: ‘Regime Change’

Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan The first year of Donald Trump's second term was a whirlwind of activity, and I struggled to keep up with the news as every day brought new developments. Whether it was in foreign policy or domestic or in cabinet selections or institutional changes, there were so many things happening that I couldn't see the big picture as I tried to make sense of the day's headlines....

Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan The first year of Donald Trump's second term was a whirlwind of activity, and I struggled to keep up with the news as every day brought new developments. Whether it was in foreign policy or domestic or...

10/14/2026

If you have time Wednesday, Oct. 21, you may want to check this out!

« All Events Open Minds Initiative: Jacob Mchangama October 21 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Jacob Mchangama, the founder and executive director of The Future of Free Speech will speak about free speech, its history, and its place in today’s rapidly changing world.There is no cost to attend, but please res...

10/14/2026

LBJ: ‘a Flawed but Monumental President’

Lyndon B. Johnson by Michael Beschloss by In Pursuit A Leader Can Be Both Flawed and Monumental, and History Sorts It Out Read on Substack Read or listen to more "In Pursuit" here.

10/13/2026

One final reminder: If you have time tonight to go to the ARC and listen to Bethany Mann and Jordan Herrera, plan to head over from 6-8 p.m.

« All Events Meet with Bethany Mann (MO-03), Jordan Herrera (MO-04) October 13 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Join us Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 6-8 p.m. at The ARC and get to know the Democratic hopefuls who want to serve our community! Categories: Forum Boone County Democrats 573-875-1245 View Organizer Website ...

10/13/2026

Michelle Obama Writes that Jacqueline Kennedy Focused on her Children, Curated a Dignified Restoration of the White House

Jacqueline Kennedy by Michelle Obama by In Pursuit We should care for this country as we would our children Read on Substack Read or listen to more "In Pursuit" here.

Jacqueline Kennedy by Michelle Obama by In PursuitWe should care for this country as we would our childrenRead on Substack Read or listen to more "In Pursuit" here.

10/13/2026

Loss Taught JFK ‘Brutal Cost of Impulsiveness’

John F. Kennedy by Alexis Coe by In Pursuit Treat life as a working draft Read on Substack Read or listen to more "In Pursuit" here.