It’s not just the ABA.  Many state bar associations, including the Missouri Bar, have veered into overtly left-leaning advocacy, using mandatory dues to advance positions including DEI.   A significant portion of their members do not support these left-wing positions, which raises serious concerns about compelled speech and fairness. It’s time for reform: separate the regulatory function—attorney licensing and discipline—from all other activities. A streamlined, accountable regulatory body should handle oversight, while a voluntary association can focus on member services, advocacy, and professional community. No attorney should be forced to fund ideological positions as a condition of practicing law. A bifurcated system restores balance, protects individual freedom, and refocuses the profession on its core mission.