The United States prosecution of Julian Assange is a threat to press freedom around the globe. In light of that fact, and in light of shocking reporting late last month about CIA plans to kidnap or even assassinate him, the charges must be dropped. We've joined a coalition of more than two dozen press freedom, civil liberties, and international human rights groups reiterating that position in a letter delivered today to Attorney General Merrick Garland.
ACLU, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, Knight First Amendment Institute, Committee to Protect Journalists, and Reporters Without Borders are among the signatories to this unified message.
Today's letter follows up on a demand sent by the same 25 groups in the first weeks of the Biden administration. Biden and members of his administration have spoken about the importance of a free press and the work of journalists, but in this regard — a prosecution we have previously identified as "the most dangerous press freedom issue" in the United States — he has chosen to follow his notoriously anti-press predecessor in office. U.S. prosecutors have continued to pursue the case and an appeal of the Assange extradition denial.
Recently Lucy, Cyndy and I hit the road for a culinary adventure. Before it got cold, we made a trip (about a 27-mile drive) to the little, river town of Kimmswick. Kimmswick: It’s a Feeling The town is more of a Norman Rockwell scene than a pristine Walt Disney theme park village. It’s a work...
Judith Newmark’s The Muny celebrates almost 90 years of Muny history. Now over a century old, The Muny is a multi-generational tradition of Broadway-style entertainment in St. Louis, and Newmark’s book highlights the photography and behind the scenes of Muny productions over the decades. As an introduction to Muny history, it may prompt a closer look at the years you may have missed.
Welcome to 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten! This program encourages caregivers and their children to read 1,000 books before the child enters kindergarten, givi
Families and friendships have been strained by those who don't get the COVID-19 vaccine. For people who want their loved ones to be safe from the virus, trying to persuade others to change their minds can be frustrating but not impossible.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of MHS Press. The year 1991 was a big one for the Missouri Historical Society: We opened the Library & Research Center in the former United Hebrew Temple on Skinker Boulevard, and the Press was officially born with the publication of Charles van Ravenswaay’s Saint Louis: An Informal History …
Who the heck has ever even heard of the Colonial Pleasure Club much less knows exactly where it was located? Lillian Weber Herold once did. So does her direct descendant who has been kind enough to share this latest discovery with us. So will you after you read this post. I know I have said […]
The Lindenwood Park Neighborhood Association (LPNA) Safety Committee showed their appreciation to the officers of the Second District South Patrol … MorePolice Appreciation
The Boys and Girls Club of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) recently honored its 2021 Alumni Hall of Honor inductees Brandon Bosley, Paris Thompson, Sharita Davis, Steve Vasser, Gerald Fulton, Marsha Walls, and Kayla Jackson-Williams for achievements in their respective fields,…
Dear Governor: This post is in response to a Post-Dispatch story pointing out an error in a department website. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is vowing to prosecute the staff of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch after the newspaper says it uncovered security vulnerabilities on a state agency website. The governor is ...
Researchers at Lindenwood University and the St. Louis Zoo are developing virtual reality lessons that can teleport students to a desert across the world — or even just to the city’s zoo. T-Rex’s GeoSeed Grant Program is giving them $20,000 to start.
Acclaimed author Joy Williams discusses her new novel “Harrow,” guilt, typewriters, and the new exhibition at Washington University looking at her life and work.
In light of Gov. Mike Parson accusing the St. Louis Post-Dispatch of hacking a state website, we discuss HTML source code, encoding vs. encryption — and the ramifications for future security flaws.
According to a recent report from the St. Louis County Department of Public Health, although heart disease and cancer remained the top two leading causes of death, COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death in 2020.
The new book, Craving Cookies, by local pastry pro, Helen S. Fletcher might well be called, “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Cookie Baking, but Didn’t Know Who to Ask.” The author has the creds to tell us what to do for perfect cookies. She recently answered a few question for me. The Culinary...
More Black families are choosing to homeschool their children. The U.S. Census Bureau says the rate of Black families shifting from traditional learning to homeschooling is increasing at a greater pace than other racial groups.
First published October 15, 2020. The name and story of Virginia Minor is one that every American should know. Unfortunately, her contributions are often overlooked or downplayed in the national history of the suffrage movement. But for a few years in the early 1870s, Virginia’s bold actions made St. Louis the site of one of …
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