May Day Protestors March Down Cherokee St.
On May Day, St. Louis residents gathered for a protest in Love Bank Park. Speakers addressed issues like ICE crackdowns, support for Palestinians, the cost of living, and attacks on the federal workforce.
Tagged: Mahmoud Khalil
St. Louis’s Establishment Jewish Organizations Are Enabling Trump’s Fascist Takeover of America, Pt. 2
The arrest of Mahmoud Khalil raises critical concerns about free speech rights in America. Part two of this OpEd examines many local Jewish groups’ seeming support for his detention, as they also work with the GOP to silence opposition to US support for Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank.
St. Louis’s Establishment Jewish Organizations Are Enabling Trump’s Fascist Takeover of America, Pt. 1
Michael Berg criticizes establishment St. Louis Jewish organizations for collaborating against former congresswoman Cori Bush, creating political fear around criticizing Israel’s actions in Gaza. He also thinks that these organizations aren’t addressing bigotry within their ranks. He makes the case for why these decisions are enabling President Trump’s authoritarian moves. Pt. 1/2
Photos: Free Mahmoud, Pro-Palestinian Hostages, and VA Protests
Over the past weekend, demonstrations against VA budget cuts and in support of Palestinians and free speech took place in the St. Louis area. Enjoy these photos of St. Louisans taking to the streets to express their views on some of today’s hottest topics.
