Monthly Archives: May 2015

Wage Peace: Make Music, not War with the Young St. Louis Musicians

Posted on May 30, 2015 by peace

Saturday, May 30th
7 – 9pm (doors open at 6:30 pm)
Nerinx Hall High School

Peace Economy Project is teaming up with the Fox Teen Talent Kids to bring you an evening of singing, dancing, and music … Read More

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We Should Think About How to End the Scourge of War and Killing

Posted on May 25, 2015 by peace

Some veterans have mixed feelings about Memorial Day celebrations, and a global hunger for war.

by Michael T. McPhearson, The Root
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Memorial and Veterans Days come with mixed feelings for veterans like me, especially as we witness … Read More

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PEP Examines Youth Homicides in St. Louis

Posted on May 19, 2015 by peace

by Charles Kindleberger, board member

Shootings and deaths have soared in St. Louis. A hot summer is likely to contribute to even higher numbers. The moms, grandmothers and other survivors of these incidents suffer. At a basic level is the … Read More

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House passes Pentagon measure after fights on funding, immigration

Posted on May 18, 2015 by peace

by Paul Kane, Washington Post
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The House approved the annual Pentagon policy bill Friday after a tense debate over funding limits on federal agencies and a fight over an immigration amendment that was the latest example of … Read More

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PEP Barbecue

Posted on May 17, 2015 by peace

Sunday, May 17
4:00 – 7:00 pm
Wine Press, 4436 Olive

Join us for a barbecue and help support PEP! $15 a plate, JPS Shareholders $10. Eat in or cash and carry.

Meal includes choice of: barbecued baby … Read More

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McCaskill, Clay to introduce bills inspired by fears of police militarization after Ferguson

Posted on May 7, 2015 by peace

by Chuck Raasch, St. Louis Post Dispatch
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Nine months after a national debate over police “militarization” erupted during the unrest in Ferguson, Sen. Claire McCaskill is introducing legislation Thursday that she says is designed to protect police … Read More

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