Missouri Democrats Defend DEI

Actually . . .

Doing something is better than nothing and this local press conference making a case to the contrary of the GOP might not be groundbreaking but it's better than petty disruptions or those silly paddles that immediately turned into funny online memes.

Accordingly . . .

Agree or disagree . . . Here's one of the more important statements from Jeff City . . . 

State Rep. Michael Johnson, a Kansas City Democrat and the caucus chair, focused his comments on Kehoe’s elimination of DEI efforts.

The caucus had released a statement opposing the executive order covering state agencies when it was announced. Members continued to echo that sentiment Tuesday.

“DEI is not a black thing,” Johnson said. “DEI is for everyone. It’s for veterans. It’s for those that are disabled. It’s for those that have impairments. It is for those that deserve a chance at showing equality on a job.”

In a news release announcing the midsession update, Johnson added, “While this legislature has been entrusted by the people of Missouri to administer a healthy economy, professional opportunities and affordable living, the Republican supermajority appears to be, again, largely ignoring the needs of Missourians, particularly those of color.”

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