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The Assault on Missouri’s Presidential Primary: A Blow to Democratic Principles

The push to reinstate Missouri’s presidential primary suffered a defeat when a House committee voted to remove it from an elections bill, extending no-excuse absentee voting instead. This decision undermines democratic participation by favoring a restrictive caucus system that suppresses the will of the people and prioritizes control over fairness.

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The Missouri Microcosm: How Gerrymandering, Special Interests, and Anti-Democratic Measures Converge

A St. Louis-area Democratic primary rematch between Rep. Wesley Bell and former Rep. Cori Bush highlights the outsized influence of pro-Israel lobbying groups, while new Republican-drawn congressional maps threaten to distort representation and suppress voter-led initiatives in Missouri. This is a stark and chilling example of how political manipulation and special interest money are actively undermining the foundational principles of fair representation and democratic self-determination.