“Pope Ramps Up Charity Office to Be With Poor.” That was a headline in the November 29th St. Louis Post -Dispatch. Pope Francis is making
Category: Activism
Waiting for the next revolution: What “The Chicago 10” taught me about modern America
I was 17 and skeptical when I saw the movie poster for Chicago 10 at the Missouri History Museum where I work. The exaggerated
What it’s like to be a 12-year-old activist
If you are not familiar with Madison Kimrey, you are already behind the times. She is a young but outspoken activist who took on
What to expect when you’re expecting
By Sarah Casteel, Clayton High School senior, St. Louis MO While our society still faces sex-based workplace discrimination — clearly most often targeted at
Four women in politics to watch in 2014
by Emily Spangler, Progress Women Mary Burke, Wisconsin Mary Burke caught Progress Women’s eye right away: Burke has served as the popular bicycle company
Making it easier for nice people to be progressives
Not too long ago I was having an out-patient medical procedure. The technician was extremely nice and I thanked her for it because it
The sad saga of Missouri’s “Free to Pollute” bill
Polluting businesses use their money and influence to pass terrible legislation that goes against the interest of Missourians. Few bills demonstrate this fact more
Marching on Washington: Then and now
You’re at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in August, 1963. In November, 1967, you’re on the Mall in Washington petitioning the
My Congressman’s newsletter: refreshing, intelligent communication
Those of us who are politically engaged often get dozens of on-line political solicitations every day. There’s a basic formula to them: This is
Homeless [and powerless] in St. Louis: A problem without borders
I sat in a barely comfortable chair yesterday for three hours listening to men in suits debate whether a homeless shelter in St. Louis