Monthly Archives: August 2014

Why are they coming? Panel to discuss the Border Crisis

Thursday, August 7
6:00 pm
Missouri History Museum
5700 Lindell

Join us for a panel and community meeting to discuss the recent border surge and unaccompanied minor crisis. This panel will include first person … Read More

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DOD Auditor: Billions in Taxpayer Money Spent in Afghanistan Wasted

by Michi Iljazi, Taxpayer Protection Alliance
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The public has been assured that when it comes to US involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan that the “wars are winding down.” Unfortunately it seems that not only is that not … Read More

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Prayer Vigil for Nuclear Disarmament and Commemorating the 69 Anniversary of the Bombing of Hiroshima

Wednesday, August 6
7:00 pm
Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church
10235 Ashbrook Drive, St. Louis 63137

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After destroying 10,000 homes, Israel says Gaza can rebuild if it disarms

by Kate, Mondoweiss
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Gaza industrial sector hit hard as 134 factories destroyed
GAZA CITY (Ma‘an) 6 Aug — At least 134 factories were destroyed during Israel’s four-week military offensive in the Gaza Strip, a Palestinian industrial … Read More

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Top 5 Ways the US is Israel’s Accomplice in War Crimes in Gaza

by Juan Cole, Informed Comment
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The US State Department became a little testy with Israel on Sunday over the 6th school shelling by the Israeli military, which killed 10, saying

“The United States is appalled by today’s disgraceful shelling outside … Read More

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Peace Economy Project Receives $10,000 Grant from Deaconess Foundation

PEP received a $10,000 grant from the St. Louis-based Deaconess Foundation today designed to support efforts in our new project: Giving Victims of St. Louis Youth Violence a Voice. 

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