Dispatches
Blog
News, wins, and lessons from the movement.
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Between the Protests
The quiet, relational work that builds movements and makes change possible Zen W, 50501 St Louis When people think about activism, they often think about protests. Thousands of people in the streets. Signs held overhead. Chants. Marches. The moments that…
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Amendment 5: For equitable taxation, don’t fall for the bait-and-switch
by Thom Gross, retired Journalist, St Louis, MO Gov. Mike Kehoe’s signature tax plan, Amendment 5, is a classic bait-and-switch. It dangles before voters the shiny phaseout of income taxes. But if voters take the bait, they’ll find that they…
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Preserve Missourians’ Petition Power: Defeat deceptive Amendment 4 on Aug. 4
by Thom Gross, retired journalist, St. Louis, MO Amendment 4 would permanently weaken Missouri’s citizen initiative petition process and allow one congressional district to overrule the entire state. Last year, as hundreds of Respect MO Voters volunteers collected signatures for…
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Welcome to the 50501 St. Louis Movement Blog
This is where we’ll share news from across the St. Louis Metro Area, such as our wins, lessons learned, and what’s coming next. Expect dispatches from organizers on the ground, recaps after every major action, and practical notes you can…