Bobby Bostic’s Injustice: A Cruel and Usual Story

Eleanor Goldfield / Art Killing Apathy Apr 24, 2018 As a 16-year-old, he was sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison for robbery. And the Supreme Court will not review his case to overturn the extreme punishment. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Hairdresser Brands Missouri Governor a Sexual Abuser

DAVID A. LIEB and SUMMER BALLENTINE / The Associated Press Apr 11, 2018 According to testimony from the woman to a state House investigatory committee, Gov. Eric Greitens initiated a physically aggressive and unwanted sexual encounter and took a partly nude photo of her. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

5 Dead After Tornado, Flooding From Central U.S. Storms

JOHN RABY / The Associated Press Feb 25, 2018 A system stretching from Texas to the Canadian Maritime Provinces prompted several emergency declarations even before the dangerous storms arrived. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Democrat Wins Special Election for Missouri House

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Feb 7, 2018 A year after President Trump won the state's 97th district, a state House seat goes to Mike Revis, who beat his GOP rival by three percentage points. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Satanic Temple Triumphs in Red-State Battle for Abortion Rights

Emily C. Bell / AlterNet Jan 25, 2018 The Missouri solicitor general rules that women need not undergo a mandatory ultrasound before having an abortion, following a lawsuit claiming the procedure violates one woman's personal religious beliefs. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

St. Louis Police Criticized for Reaction to Protesters

Emma Niles / Truthdig Sep 19, 2017 Officers are accused of mocking and using unnecessary force against demonstrators. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Former Police Officer Acquitted in the Death of Anthony Lamar Smith

By Jim Salter / AP Sep 15, 2017 Protesters march in the streets of downtown St. Louis after the verdict. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Missouri Takes Away St. Louis’ Minimum Wage Hike

Jordan Riefe / Truthdig Aug 30, 2017 Legislators pre-empt an ordinance that would have gradually raised the local base pay from the state's level of $7.70 an hour to $11. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Missouri Governor Stays Execution With Only Hours to Spare

By Jim Salter / Associated Press Aug 22, 2017 Gov. Greitens issued a stay of execution after Williams' attorneys cited DNA evidence found on the murder weapon belonging to an unknown person. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

We Can Hold Police Accountable for Their Crimes. All We Need Are the People.

Thandisizwe Chimurenga / Truthdig Aug 15, 2017 Policies that chip away at the power, protection and prestige that law enforcement enjoys are crucial aspects in the fight. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

‘Whose Streets?’ Tracks Inspirational Call for Social Justice

Jordan Riefe / Truthdig Aug 12, 2017 Documentary shows the rise of civil rights activism in Ferguson, Mo., after Michael Brown’s killing by police in 2014. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

At Least Seven States Have Prison Inmates Working in Governors’ Mansions and Capitol Buildings

By Celisa Calacal / AlterNet Jun 25, 2017 The 13th Amendment provides a loophole that allows for the legality of unpaid prison labor, which is sometimes called "modern-day slavery." Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )