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The American Constitution Society is a group of students, faculty, and staff who believe deeply in the importance of law as the mechanism which governs the relationships between and among the individuals and institutions that form our society, and we recognize the direct relationship between legal theory and the broader political debate about the kind of society in which we live.
In recent years, the view has been ascendant that the traditional values of compassion and respect for human dignity have little or no place in legal discourse. This view permeates all aspects of legal debate: academic scholarship, judicial interpretation, and debate about laws proposed for enactment. The cornerstone of this legal view is an approach to understanding the United States Constitution that is essentially devoid of concern for the way in which the law affects the lives of the people who make up the nation in which we live.
We believe, contrary to this conservative orthodoxy, that the law, and, in particular, the Constitution, serves human values. We believe that the Constitution is a charter of liberty, the blueprint for a noble and unique experiment designed to prevent the excesses of government in order to protect the human dignity necessary for individuals to realize the full potential of their lives. The goal of the Constitution, and the United States it created, is to permit people to succeed in the “pursuit of happiness,” one of the inalienable rights this nation explicitly was founded to secure to the American people.
We believe that the Constitution, and by extension, many other areas of American law, can be understood only by reference to principles of decency, reason, humanity and compassion. We believe that those who enforce the law must have concern for the way in which it affects the lives of the people who make up the nation in which we live. And we believe these principles should form a starting point for enactment, as well as interpretation, of the law.
The mission of the American Constitution Society is to harness these values of compassion and respect for each individual, and to re-incorporate them into American law and politics, in order to build a stronger and more decent national community. We seek to restore the fundamental principles of respect for human dignity, protection of individual rights and liberties, genuine equality, and access to justice to their rightful – and traditionally central – place in American law. We want to strengthen the intellectual underpinnings of – and the public case for – a vision of the law in which these values are paramount. Our goal is a rekindling of the hope that by reason and decency, we can create an America that is better for us all.

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ACS members are provided with opportunities to network both with professionals and other students.

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ASUM is a nonpartisan, student-run organization serving all students of the University of Missouri System. ASUM advocates for fellow University of Missouri system students with Missouri lawmakers and Mizzou administrators while also increasing civic engagement on campus. By tackling issues like funding for higher education, mental health initiatives, college affordability and more — ASUM empowers change across all of University of Missouri campuses. ASUM also hosts a variety of campus events including National Voter Registration Day every September in addition to both social and professional development opportunities for our members.

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BridgeMizzou is a multi-partisan organization that works to build a community of students across ideological backgrounds that meet to understand -to bridge- the many viewpoints of polarized politics.

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The purpose of this group will be to vote on future discussion topics for the club to host. Topics will be chosen by a simple majority (greater than 50% approval by all present club members). All Executive Board Members are automatically included within the member group. To be included students or faculty members must have attended two previous discussions during the current or previous term. Membership is and always will be free; no dues shall ever be collected, unless through voluntary measures such as travel or event expenses, which are to always remain optional. Members also hold the ability to put forward amendments for the constitution if submitted to the Vice President.

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The purpose of Christians United for Israel at Mizzou is to show Christian support for the State of Israel and provide a campus forum through which its members and every Mizzou student can speak and act with one voice in support of the state of Israel. The details of carrying out the purpose will be decided by the active members and will vary according to the needs and wants of the members. Such activities may include but are not limited to Leaders Meeting and an annual Night to Honor Israel event, Bible studies, music, films, food, educational workshops, activism, and other events that display support for Israel. CUFI - Mizzou seeks to create an atmosphere of openness, discussion, dialogue, and education. CUFI - Mizzou will seek to promote a fair and balanced framework to understand Israel and the Middle East. This will be done through a proactive and positive message about Israel.

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Officers will be equipped to become effective advocates. Students will gain the confidence to defend their beliefs in the face of overwhelming opposition. Officers will also have the opportunity to apply for our annual DC Summit/ Israel Trip. These opportunities will help them make connections/network with other professionals, which will be beneficial to their careers.

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The Missouri Debate Union dedicates itself to furthering the values of civic engagement and education enshrined in its founding. We strive to provide opportunities for all members to hone and polish their rhetorical and intellectual capabilities through hosting debates, speakers, and other philanthropic activities.

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Opportunities to engage others in constructive discourse and attend and participate in debate and speaker events.

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Our mission is to promote progressive politics and good governance and to serve as a resource for students interested in political engagement. We represent the principles of the Democratic Party, encourage healthy discourse, and active participation in civic life.

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Our members come from every interest area and are very involved on campus, participating in Greek life, student government, religious organizations, and other student organizations. Members have also interned for the Missouri Legislature, Congress, the State Department, the FBI, and major campaigns. Our alumni include law students, political figures, scientists, and all around good people.

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The College Republicans are committed to advancing the Republican Party on college campuses, fostering political engagement, electing Republicans, and mobilizing the next generation of Republican leaders.

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- Network with current elected officials and other College Republicans across the State and Nation
- Volunteer for various events and campaigns
- Attend Events, Conferences, Conventions, and internship connections
- Make friends and discuss politics with fellow conservatives

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Our mission is to help students grow personally and professionally by providing a competitive environment to practice logic and reasoning, argumentation, public speaking, acting, and studying the law. As a program, we strive to remain competitive within the world of collegiate mock trial.
We also aim to help students create connections and a network to help them be successful in their future studies and careers.

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Mizzou Mock Trial provides students of all academic backgrounds with the opportunity to experience competitive courtroom litigation! We're a motivated group of students who travel around the region and compete against countless universities in simulated trials. As a part of our regular practices and competitions, our members further develop their public speaking abilities, research and writing skills, logic and reasoning mastery, knowledge of the law, and even performance acting abilities!

Aside from the benefits of further developing one's skillset, our members also regularly network with other undergraduate students interested in law from across the nation, law students and professors, and those actually working in the legal field. For example, in the past, we've had a meeting with the Chief Justice of the Missouri Supreme Court among other great professional and personal development opportunities.

Mizzou Mock Trial is a great opportunity for anyone thinking about entering the legal. This organization helps prepare students for their future careers, supplements their current studies, and is a lot of fun!

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To foster a deeper understanding and appreciation for the work done by the UN and its member states in the interest of mutual international cooperation.

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Access to a friendly environment to hone your collaborative, writing, public speaking, and leadership skills.
Access to multiple intercollegiate conferences.
A forum to discuss current events within the context of a global perspective.

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Our mission is to build socialism by organizing and educating students, workers, young people, and the community at large in the global fight for social and economic justice. We believe a better world is possible and we’re building it right here in Missouri.

Our view of socialism is intersectional, feminist, anti-racist and anti-imperialist.

As socialists, we advocate for a democratic society without the oppression, exploitation, and inequality inherent to capitalism. We fight for a world without class hierarchy and where the means of production are socially owned.

We are committed to leading a democratic organization from top to bottom.

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- Discover opportunities to make real material change on campus and in Columbia as part of a big-tent socialist student group
- Build solidarity and community with other leftists at Mizzou
- Access a space for education about and discussion of issues relevant to our movement

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Our mission is to encourage the scientific and practical study of political and governmental matters.

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PSA members are invited to attend our regular meetings where they have the opportunity to engage with a myriad of guest speakers and other students interested in political science and government. We plan events, hold discussions on current issues, and invite a number of guests each year. In recent years, these guests have included a former presidential candidate, local representatives, a former White House official, professors, attorneys, members of the press, among many others! Members also have the opportunity to help us plan our annual Political Showcase among other campus-wide events.
Members also have the opportunity to receive national recognition as a member of the National Political Science Honor Society, Pi Sigma Alpha. The benefits to joining are many, including the opportunity to have your research/paper published in their journal of Political Science!

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The University of Missouri School of Law Society for Biblical Jurisprudence (“MU SBJ”) is an inter-denominational, Christian, non-partisan political association founded for the purpose of reinvigorating the once prominent influence of biblical themes in American legal theory. This is accomplished through regular meetings, guest speakers, and debates, all aimed at applying biblical principles to modern legal fields. This association will act as a forum to discuss areas where the relationship between the Bible and the law can be rekindled.

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We meet regularly during the academic year for study, fellowship, and fun.

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TPUSA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to identify, educate, train, and organize students to promote freedom.

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Membership benefits include educational opportunities surrounding conservative politics and activism, access to communication with a group of like minded students, as well as free TPUSA merchandise.

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The purposes of this Chapter are as follows:

To provide an organizational framework to promote the general principles of Young Americans for Freedom which were adopted in Sharon, Connecticut on September 11, 1960, as follows:

In this time of moral and political crises, it is the responsibility of the youth of America to affirm certain eternal truths. 

We, as young conservatives, believe: 

That foremost among the transcendent values is the individual's use of his God-given free will, whence derives his right to be free from the restrictions of arbitrary force; 

That liberty is indivisible, and that political freedom cannot long exist without economic freedom; 

That the purpose of government is to protect those freedoms through the preservation of internal order, the provision of national defense, and the administration of justice; 

That when government ventures beyond these rightful functions, it accumulates power, which tends to diminish order and liberty; 

That the Constitution of the United States is the best arrangement yet devised for empowering government to fulfill its proper role, while restraining it from the concentration and abuse of power; 

That the genius of the Constitution- the division of powers- is summed up in the clause that reserves primacy to the several states, or to the people, in those spheres not specifically delegated to the Federal government; 

That the market economy, allocating resources by the free play of supply and demand, is the single economic system compatible with the requirements of personal freedom and constitutional government, and that it is at the same time the most productive supplier of human needs; 

That when government interferes with the work of the market economy, it tends to reduce the moral and physical strength of the nation; that when it takes from one man to bestow on another, it diminishes the incentive of the first, the integrity of the second, and the moral autonomy of both; 

That we will be free only so long as the national sovereignty of the United States is secure; that history shows periods of freedom are rare, and can exist only when free citizens concertedly defend their rights against all enemies; 

That the forces of international Communism are, at present, the greatest single threat to these liberties; 

That the United States should stress victory over, rather than coexistence with, this menace; and 

That American foreign policy must be judged by this criterion: does it serve the just interests of the United States?

To conduct educational activities and provide conservative leadership to bring about the objectives outlined in the Sharon Statement.

To assist students in their efforts to understand and promote conservatism on campus and in the surrounding community.

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Young Americans for freedom here at Mizzou will help members connect with like-minded people and make a change by advancing political and social causes that connect to the described belief system. This organization will also provide support to members by connecting them to members across the county and will create connections for members to people that can help their causes and even provide future careers. There is currently no student organization to my knowledge affiliated with the Young Americans Foundation national organization. There is also no campus organization that holds, promotes, and advocates for traditional conservative and libertarian ideas. This organization will provide the campus with a safe space for dialogue about conservative political ideals. It will also provide the campus with potential opportunities to have greatly popular and successful speakers to expose the students and community to new ideas or more in-depth explanations for ideas.

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Mission Statement Young Americans for Liberty’s (YAL) mission is to train, educate, and mobilize youth activists committed to fighting for liberty.

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Members of the Young Americans chapter at Mizzou benefit from a community of liberty-minded peers, networking with academic and industry professionals, and a chance to make a difference from campus and local policy to state and national policy.