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Monthly Archives: September 2016
September Peace and Justice Movie Showing
Thursday, Sept. 29
6 – 9 p.m.
Kinetic House, 3633 Nebraska Ave, 63118
Peace Economy Project presents the new documentary, “White Helmets.”
As daily airstrikes pound civilian targets in Syria, a group of indomitable first responders risk their lives to … Read More
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The Revival: Time for a Moral Revolution of Values
Tuesday, Sept. 27
6:30 p.m.
Christ the King UCC, 11370 Old Halls Ferry Rd., 63033
Join #Fightfor15 in St. Louis at 6:30 p.m. for a tour focused on reviving the morals of justice, featuring Rev. Traci Blackmon and Rev. … Read More
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The Defense Budget Process
By Charles Kindleberger
PEP Board Member
This article was originally published in our 2016 edition of the Peace Economy News.
It is the summer of 2016, and once again the nation is engaged in resolving how much should be spent on … Read More
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100 Thousands Musicians and Poets for Change – St. Louis
Saturday, Sept. 24
4:30 – 10:30 p.m.
MELT, 2712 Cherokee St., 63118
Join us Saturday, Sept. 24th from 4:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. for the 6th Annual installment of “100 Thousand Poets & Musicians for Change – St. Louis”! … Read More
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Nation Should Spend Less, Not More, on the Military
This was originally published as a Letter to the Editor on Sept. 13, 2016 in the St. Louis Post Dispatch
Donald Trump wants a dramatic expansion of the military: 65,000 more in the army, 13 more Marine Battalions, 70 more naval … Read More
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No More Nukes
By Rachel Kent
Former PEP Executive Director
Growing up, I gave no thought to nuclear weapons. In history class, we were told that the use of atomic bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki ended World War II, saving thousands–if not millions–of lives. … Read More
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Save the Date – Nov. 18: Kim Klein Fundraiser Workshop
Raising the Money You Need from the People You Know
A Workshop Presented by Kim Klein
Friday, Nov. 18
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
698 W. Lockwood Ave., 63119
Hosted by the Peace Economy Project
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Attacking Apathy: How to Identify Problems in Your Community & Do Something About Them
Saturday, Sept. 10
9 – 11 a.m.
Civitas Office, 10845 Olive Blvd. #155, 63141
Join Civitas on Saturday, Sept. 10 for a special guest speaker. We’ve invited Dawn Chapman, one of the founders of JustMomsSTL, to speak with students.
Dawn … Read More
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Coalition Against Police Crimes and Repression General Meeting
Thursday, Sept. 8
7 p.m.
1401 Rowan Ave., 63112
There’s so much happening in St. Louis when it comes to issues around the police. The Coalition Against Police Crimes and Repression wants to update you on our work, share … Read More
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St. Louis Stands with Standing Rock
Thursday, Sept. 8
5:30 – 7 p.m.
St. Louis Arch Riverfront
Join Mobilize Missouri, Big Muddy Adventures and several other local organizations as we show our support for the tribes gathered at Camp Sacred Stone and Camp Red Warrior … Read More
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