27-04-2025
Third protest this month held at 7th and Range Line, focused on women's rights
JOPLIN, Mo. — Another protest in Joplin this afternoon, this one focused on women's rights.
Protestors gathered at the corner of 7th and Range Line with signs addressing abortion rights, liberty for women, and proclaiming that 'no means no'.
Today's protest is aimed at 'Missouri House Joint Resolution 73', which would put abortion rights back on the ballot.
The bill passed the House 103 to 51 last week and had its first reading in the Senate on Tuesday.
It's an effort from Missouri Republicans to overturn Amendment 3, which voters passed in November.
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Protest coordinator, Ember Elder, says today's protest is about making women's voices heard.
'These people, they're standing out here freezing cold right now. And just how long must women fight for liberty? Signs like that. I'm loving this. The community is amazing and I'm loving that these people show up and show out. It's so important for our community,' said Ember Elder, protest coordinator.
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Protestors have been at the corner of 7th and Range Line several times already this month, speaking out against the Trump administration, promoting trans rights, and calling to 'free Palestine'.
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