An Inconvenient Truth about Boeing and STLCC
Boeing and St. Louis Community College have built a partnership that highlights the connections between the civilian economy, local educational institutions, and America’s war machine.
Boeing and St. Louis Community College have built a partnership that highlights the connections between the civilian economy, local educational institutions, and America’s war machine.
A recent event featuring Israeli paratrooper Myles Rosenblum sparked protests against perceived support for atrocities in Gaza, highlighting tensions within the Jewish community over the ongoing conflict. Two protestors were arrested at the event.
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.
St. Louis protests against the Trump administration’s policies are all over local media, yet protests over Gaza’s humanitarian crisis are largely ignored. This media bias obscures the reality that many St. Louisans support peace and justice for Palestinians.
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.
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.