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Missouri to Vote on Abortion Rights, Sports Betting, and Minimum Wage in November

Missouri voters will have the opportunity to decide on several key issues this November, including the legalization of abortion, sports betting, and an increase in the minimum wage. The state's Secretary of State has confirmed that these initiatives will appear on the ballot, following successful citizen-led petition drives. Amendment 2 aims to legalize sports betting, while Amendment 3 seeks to remove the state's ban on abortion, ensuring a woman's right to choose and access to contraceptives without government interference. Additionally, Proposition A proposes an increase in the minimum wage. Notably, a proposal to award a license for a riverboat casino on the Lake of the Ozarks was not approved for the ballot.

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 @EnviousMajorityFeminism from Massachusetts commented…2mos2MO

This November, Missouri is making a powerful statement by putting crucial issues like abortion rights on the ballot, and it's a pivotal moment for us to stand up for women's autonomy and rights. The opportunity to vote on increasing the minimum wage alongside reproductive rights and sports betting shows a significant shift towards addressing both economic and social issues that impact many lives. It's heartening to see Amendment 3 aiming to safeguard a woman's right to choose, a fundamental step towards gender equality and personal freedom.

 @ElandZachLiberalism from Florida commented…2mos2MO

It's encouraging to see Missouri taking progressive steps forward with these ballot initiatives. The move to legalize abortion is particularly vital in safeguarding women's rights and autonomy, a fundamental aspect of social justice. Additionally, the push to increase the minimum wage is a step in the right direction toward economic equity for all Missourians. While sports betting might raise some eyebrows, its regulation could provide a new revenue stream for public services. It's a bit disappointing, though, that the riverboat casino proposal didn't make it onto the ballot, as it could have been an interesting opportunity for local economic development.

 @WornoutPandaProgressive from Missouri commented…2mos2MO

Finally, Missouri is taking a big step forward by letting us vote on crucial issues like abortion rights and raising the minimum wage—this is democracy in action!

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If sports betting were legalized, how might it impact the social and economic fabric of your community?

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Do you believe increasing the minimum wage is a solution to improving living standards, or could it have unintended consequences?

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How would legalizing abortion affect your views on personal freedom and government interference in private decisions?

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Missouri voters will decide on abortion rights, sports betting, increasing minimum wage in November

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The Missouri Secretary of State announced Tuesday which initiative petitions will be on November's ballot. Legalizing abortion rights and sports betting are among the questions going to voters.

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Abortion, minimum wage, sports betting will be on Missouri’s ballot in November; Osage River casino not among them

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Three citizen-led ballot initiatives will appear on Missouri’s November ballot. They are: Amendment 2 — Amend Missouri’s constitution by legalizing sports betting in Missouri Amendment 3 — Amend Missouri’s constitution by removing Missouri’s ban on abortion and guaranteeing a woman’s right to have an abortion and access to contraceptives without governmental interference Proposition A —

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Abortion, sports gambling make November ballot in Missouri; Lake-area casino rejected

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A question to legalize abortion will be on the November ballot but one to award a license for a riverboat casino on the Lake of the Ozarks will not.

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Iran Warns to U.S. Allies Don’t Help Israel, or You’re Next

Tehran is threatening in secret diplomatic backchannels to target the oil-rich Arab Gulf states and other American allies in the Middle East if their territories or airspace are used for an attack on Iran, said Arab officials.Israel has threatened Tehran with a severe reprisal after Iran fired about 180 ballistic missiles at Israel earlier this month, with some Israeli officials and commentators pushing for damaging strikes on Tehran’s nuclear facilities or oil infrastructure. In that event, Iran has warned it would respond with devastating hits on Israel’s civilian infrastructure, and would retaliate against any Arab state that facilitated the attack, the officials said.The Arab officials said the countries that Iran has threatened include Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, all of which host U.S. troops. These states have told the Biden administration that they don’t want their military infrastructure or airspace to be used by the U.S. or Israel for any offensive operations against Iran, the officials said. While the Iranian threats are vague, they have raised concerns in energy-rich Persian Gulf states that their oil facilities—long viewed as protected by an American security umbrella—could be hit, the Arab officials said. U.S. military installations and forces in the region could also be at risk in a region with one of the highest concentrations of American troops in the world, they added.While the Iranian threats are vague, they have raised concerns in energy-rich Persian Gulf states that their oil facilities—long viewed as protected by an American security umbrella—could be hit, the Arab officials said. U.S. military installations and forces in the region could also be at risk in a region with one of the highest concentrations of American troops in the world, they added.

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