Tuesday, November 14, 2006

Justus Starts Freshman Blog

By: Jolie Justus

Justus starts new blog.


Wednesday, November 8, 2006

Justus Wins 10th District Senate Seat

By: Jolie Justus

Justus wins 10th District Senate seat with over 72% of vote.


Wednesday, August 9, 2006

Justus Wins Democratic Nomination

By: Jolie Justus Campaign Staff


Saturday, August 5, 2006

A Message from Jolie Justus.


Monday, July 31, 2006

Jolie Justus Reports a (More Than) balanced budget (AGAIN)

By: Jolie Justus Campaign Staff

Once again, Jolie Justus has filed a campaign finance report which documents solid fundraising performance through transparent means. Entering the last week of the race, the Justus campaign has paid for its major expenditures and remains free of debt.


Tuesday, July 18, 2006

Justus dominates the field & enters final weeks financially free and clear

By: Justus Campaign Staff


Friday, July 14, 2006

Bar Natasha Benefit

By: Jolie Justus Campaign Staff

Save the Date: Bar Natasha Benefit For Justus Campaign

The Justus for State Senate Campaign will alight in the friendly confines of Bar Natasha on Tuesday, July 18 from 5:30-7:30 pm. The cabaret is located at 1911 Main Street.


Thursday, July 6, 2006

Greater KC DFA Endorses Justus

By: Justus for State Senate Staff

Greater Kansas City Democracy for America Chapter Endorses Jolie Justus
Jolie Justus earned the endorsement of the Greater Kansas City Democracy for America (DFA) chapter on the evening of July 5. The local DFA group awarded the endorsement after a competitive screening process, which culminated in a vote of the membership. Jolie Justus received the overwhelming majority of the vote


Saturday, June 17, 2006

KC Progressive leader Vicki Walker endorses Justus

By: Jolie Justus Campaign Staff

Vicki Walker Endorses Jolie Justus in the 10 Senate District Primary
The Kansas City progressive leader cites Justus's integrity, principles and ethics

On June 16, Kansas City progressive leader, Vicki Walker, issued a statement which endorses Jolie Justus for state senate. The endorsement statement cites the two women's experience working together to foster clean elections and highlights Justus's integrity, principles and ethics.


Thursday, June 15, 2006

Two More Endorsements Add to Justus for State Senate Campaign Surge

By: Justus for State Senate Campaign Staff

Two More Endorsements Add to Justus for State Senate Campaign Surge

The Jolie Justus for State Senate Campaign received confirmation of two more endorsements in the last 36 hours. Both the Missouri ERA Political Action Committee and the Missouri Women's Leadership Coalition joined the growing list of influential and active organizations, political leaders and individuals who have endorsed Jolie Justus in the 10th Senate District race.


Tuesday, June 13, 2006

Justus Receives Endorsement of NARAL Pro-Choice Missouri

By: Justus for Senate Campaign Staff

Jolie Justus Garners Endorsement from NARAL Pro-Choice Missouri

Jolie Justus received another political boost today when NARAL Pro-Choice Missouri endorsed her candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the 10th State Senate District. NARAL Pro-Choice Missouri, the state's largest grassroots organization dedicated solely to reproductive rights, has been working to protect choice since 1969.


Wednesday, June 7, 2006

Defeat of the Anti-Gay Marriage Amendment

By: Jolie Justus

A Statement by Democratic State Senate Candidate Jolie Justus

"I applaud today’s vote by the United States Senate to reject a Constitutional amendment banning marriage between citizens of the same gender. With a war in Iraq, a failed healthcare system, a struggling economy and a growing public debt, one would think the Republican leadership could find something more productive to do with its time ...


Thursday, June 1, 2006

Justus Receives Solid Support from local LGBT “Big Three”

By: victory@justusforsentate.com

Jolie Justus has garnered the solid support of the three most influential political organizations that represent the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Transgendered (LGBT) and straight-ally voters.  Justus is campaigning for the Democratic nomination for the 10th District of the Missouri State Senate.

 

“I am proud to have the united support of these activist organizations as my campaign reaches out to every neighborhood of this vibrant and diverse district,” Justus said.

 

Justus received the endorsement of The Four Freedom’s Democratic Club, Kansas City’s oldest LGBT and straight-ally Democratic organization. Justus received the endorsement following a competitive screening process, which invited participation by all candidates.


Thursday, June 1, 2006

The Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund, endorsed Justus

By: victory@justusforsentate.com

On late Thursday afternoon the campaign received confirmation that The Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund endorses Jolie’s candidacy and recognized her campaigns efforts. “The Victory Fund” is the nation’s largest LGBT political action committee and one of the nation’s largest non-connected PACs.

In addition to financial support, The Victory Fund provides strategic and technical expertise to out LGBT candidates and officials. Victory Fund support is acknowledged as the determinative factor in the successful election or appointment of endorsed LGBT candidates.


Saturday, May 27, 2006

Justus Blasts Republicans’ So-Called “Voter ID” Law In KC Buzz Blog posting

By: Jolie Justus

I agree with The Star that the Governor should heed the Secretary of State's warning and veto the so-called "Voter Identification Bill."


Thursday, May 25, 2006

Justus Graciously Accepts Women's Political Caucus Endorsement

By: victory@justusforsentate.com

The Jolie Justus for State Senate Campaign is proud to accept and pleased to announce the endorsement of the Greater Kansas City Women's Political Caucus.


Friday, May 5, 2006

Justus and Campaign Staff Enjoy Cinco de Mayo Festivities at the Guadalupe Center

By: victory@justusforsentate.com

Jolie Justus and several of her campaign staff enjoyed the Cinco de Mayo festivities at the Guadalupe Center.
The center is the traditional home for Kansas City’s Cinco de Mayo celebration. Justus met voters and Hispanic community leaders while attending the celebration.
As Director of Pro Bono Services at Shook Hardy and Bacon, Jolie Justus has an established record of working with Hispanic leaders and organizations in Kansas City. Click to see the whole story.


Sunday, April 30, 2006

Trolley Run

By: Myrth

Trolley Trail Run Introduced Jolie's Candidacy to Thousands

The Justus for State Senate Campaign staked out a prominent position during the annual Trolley Trail Run, which raises money for the Children's Center for the Visually Impared.


Saturday, April 22, 2006

Justus Campaign Volunteers Support AIDS Walk 2006

By: victory@justusforsentate.com

The Jolie Justus for State Senate Campaign entered an energetic team of walkers in AIDS Walk 2006. In addition the campaign maintained a booth where the public could learn more about Jolie and her candidacy for the 10th State Senate District.

Jolie Justus has provided both volunteer and financial support to programs and organizations that fight the scourge of AIDS.


Wednesday, April 19, 2006

Momentum Builds for Justus in 10th District Race

By: victory@justusforsentate.com

The Justus for Senate campaign committee announced today that it has earned three important endorsements and exceeded all of its financial and volunteer goals for the first quarter.

Jolie Justus, a midtown Kansas City Democrat seeking the 10th District Missouri Senate seat, has been endorsed by Four Freedoms Democratic Club, KC PRIDE Democratic Club and Missouri State Representative Beth Low (D-39).

The campaign exceeded its financial goals by 25 percent, and is ahead of schedule putting together a field organization in Kansas City’s vibrant neighborhoods. Justus stressed her appreciation to those who were able to make a financial contribution to the campaign. “We’ve received contributions from hundreds of people and the majority of the money has come from within the 10th District. I’m overwhelmed by the generous and enthusiastic support that I have received from right here in Kansas City.”

“I want to thank my financial contributors and local organizers for their generosity as measured by time, money and hard work,” Justus said.
When asked what aspect of the campaign has pleased her most, Justus responded, “I am continually amazed by the support from people with whom I’ve worked over the years. These are friends and colleagues who have worked side-by-side with me, fighting for issues of social and economic justice in the heart of Kansas City.”


Wednesday, March 22, 2006

Campaign Kick-Off Reception

By: Myrth

The Bulldog Hosts Jolie Justus's Campaign Kick-Off Event

On March 22, 2006, The Bulldog, a favorite Kansas City restaurant and watering hole, hosted a campaign kick-off reception. The event proved to be a great financial and political success.


Saturday, March 11, 2006

Brookside St. Patrick's day

By: Myrth

Justus campaign volunteers March in Brookside St. Patrick's Day Parade

A jovial contingent of Jolie Justus political supporters marched in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Kansas City's Brookside neighborhood. Brookside is a gem among Kansas City's residential neighborhoods and is known for politically active residents.


Tuesday, November 23, 2004

Justus fights for First Amendment Rights with ACLU in Censorship of Gay-Straight Alliance T-Shirt

By: media@aclu.org

WEBB CITY, MO - The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit in federal court today against a high school that twice punished a student for wearing t-shirts bearing gay pride messages and banned him from wearing the shirts to school again. Attorneys for 16-year-old Brad Mathewson also asked for a court order to stop the school from further censoring his speech.