Monthly Archives: November 2015

Building an Economy Where #BlackLivesMatter

Posted on November 10, 2015 by peace

Tuesday, November 10
6:00-8:00pm
2907 S. Jefferson Ave, 63118

The economy we know today is founded on the theft of indigenous land and lives, slavery, and colonialism. This legacy lives with us in many ways, including an … Read More

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Instead of War Coalition Meeting

Posted on November 9, 2015 by peace

Monday, November 9
7:00 pm
World Community Center, 438 N Skinker

The Instead of War Coalition meets the first Monday of every month. If it is your first meeting, please contact staff@insteadofwar.org prior to the meeting.

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Pentagon Chief: More US Troops Possible In Syria

Posted on November 9, 2015 by peace

WASHINGTON — More US troops could “absolutely” be deployed to Syria if Washington identifies more “capable local forces” as partners in the fight against the Islamic State jihadist group, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said in an interview aired Sunday.

Carter’s comments … Read More

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Police Killings Surpass the Worst Years of Lynching, Capital Punishment, and a Movement Responds

Posted on November 5, 2015 by peace

11/04/2015 8:07 am EST

Neal Blair, of Augusta, Ga., stands on the lawn of the Capitol building during a rally to mark the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March, on Capitol Hill, on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in … Read More

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Body Cam Town Hall on Nov. 11th

Posted on November 4, 2015 by peace

Wednesday, November 11
6:30-8:30pm
First Unitarian Church, 5007 Waterman Blvd., 63108

Co-hosted by Drone Free STL and ACLU of Missouri.

It is clear to anyone who is paying attention and believes that the role of police are to protect and … Read More

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New Defense Authorization Deal Struck

Posted on November 4, 2015 by peace

 

By Karoun Demirjian November 3

Leaders of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees have struck a deal on a new defense authorization bill.

Congressional negotiators have struck a deal to strip $5 billion from the annual defense policy bill, bringing it … Read More

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Congress Passed a Budget Deal. Now What?

Posted on November 2, 2015 by peace

After threats to shut down the government and default on the national debt, Congress instead chose to work with the White House to pass a bipartisan budget agreement that finally delivers some stability for the country. While the budget deal … Read More

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