stLouISTWoman slain on Mother's Day over child custody issues, St. Louis police say
Deandre Miller, 28, was charged this week with first-degree murder and other felonies in the death of Jorre Hadley.
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How to Host an Outdoor Movie Night in Your Backyard
Did you know that nearly 70% of people say outdoor movie nights create stronger community bonds and lasting memories? Hosting a backyard movie night offers a unique way to bring friends and family together for an unforgettable shared experience. Beyond just watching a film, it’s about crafting an atmosphere that invites comfort, connection, and fun under the open sky. If you’re considering transforming your yard into an open-air cinema, here’s a comprehensive guide on how to do it successfully. Setting the Stage: Choosing the Right Space and Equipment The foundation of any outdoor movie night is the setting. Selecting the right spot in your backyard can make or break the event. Choosing a Location: Pick a flat area free from obstructions like trees or outdoor furniture that might block the view. Ideally, this space should be close to a power source for your equipment but distant enough from noisy areas of the house or street. A backyard corner or patio often work
New vinyl box set featuring Rush’s final four albums out now
A new box set dedicated Rush’s final years with Atlantic Records is out now.The Albums: 2002-2012 is made up of vinyl copies of four records: 2002’s Vapor Trails, the 2004…
Pompeii: The Exhibition
Back by popular demand, Pompeii: The Exhibition returns to the Saint Louis Science Center on May 16. In 79 A.D., the thriving seaport city of Pompeii was frozen in time […]
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Community activists sue over state takeover of St. Louis police
A new lawsuit was filed Thursday trying to put a stop to the state takeover of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
This Day in History on June 6: Allied Troops Storm France on D-Day
June 6 has long stood as a day of profound historical significance, marked by events that have shaped nations, inspired generations, and altered the course of history worldwide. 1944: D-Day – The Normandy Landings Arguably the most consequential event associated with June 6 is the beginning of the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II, commonly known as D-Day. On June 6, 1944, in a meticulously planned operation codenamed Operation Overlord, over 156,000 American, British, Canadian, and other Allied troops stormed the beaches of Nazi-occupied France. This massive amphibious assault marked the start of the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi control. The complexity and scale of the operation were unprecedented, involving months of preparation, deception strategies like Operation Bodyguard to mislead German forces, and the bravery of thousands facing fortified defenses. The success of D-Day was a turning point. It paved the way for the eventual defeat of Nazi
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Michael Langsdorf Memorial Golf Tournament honors fallen officer
Wednesday marked a special honor on a golf course for police officer Michael Langsdorf, who lost his life in 2019 protecting the citizens of St. Louis.
SLATE to Host Youth Employment and Opportunity Fair on Friday, June 6, 2025; Summer Youth Employment Program Offers Paid Jobs, Training, and Community Impact Projects
SLATE announces Youth Job Fair and highlights its 2025 program offering paid jobs, training, and service opportunities for St. Louis youth
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Snowden revelations take on added urgency
Dear Friend of Press Freedom,
It’s now the 73rd day that Rümeysa Öztürk is facing deportation by the United States government for writing an op-ed it didn’t like. Read on for more press freedom news and and don’t forget to join us on June 9 at 2 p.m. for a conversation about the Trump administration’s attacks on broadcast licensees and nonprofits. RSVP here.
Snowden revelations take on added urgency 12 years later
Twelve years ago today, Edward Snowden — now a longtime Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) board member — blew the whistle to journalists on global mass surveillance programs, changing the way we think about the relationship between privacy and national security.
His revelations and the dialog they initiated are more relevant today than ever. We wrote about 12 of the reasons why. Read more here.
Texas might ban college kids from reporting news at night — or even talking
Texas lawmakers trying to muzzle campus protests have just passed one of the most ridiculous anti-speech laws in the country. If signed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Senate Bill 2972 would ban speech at night — from study groups to newspaper reporting — at public universities in the state.
We’re not exaggerating. In their zeal to stop college kids from protesting the Israel-Gaza war, lawmakers in the Lone Star State passed a prohibition on “engaging in expressive activities on campus between the hours of 10 p.m. and 8 a.m.” Expressive activity includes “any speech or expressive conduct” protected by the First Amendment or Texas Constitution — in other words, all speech and expressive conduct. Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) Senior Advisor Caitlin Vogus has more in the Houston Chronicle. Read the op-ed here.
Virginia gag policy is outrageously unconstitutional
An unconstitutional policy in Greene County, Virginia, prohibits government employees from talking to the media and requires them to label anything they share with the press as “opinion,” even if it’s verifiable fact.
Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) and the Society of Professional Journalists led a letter from a coalition of press freedom and transparency organizations urging Steve Catalano, chair of the Greene County board of supervisors, to rethink the unconstitutional and downright absurd policy. Read more here.
Press freedom coalition warns of dangers of Dobbs leak investigation
The FBI’s investigation into the 2022 publication of the Dobbs draft decision could “instill a wide-reaching chilling effect on First Amendment-protected newsgathering.”
We joined Defending Rights & Dissent and other press freedom groups to warn that the FBI’s investigation into a draft Supreme Court opinion leak could instill a widespread chilling effect on newsgathering everywhere. Read more here.
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Reporters aren’t exempt from ordinance forbidding presence in city park from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Reason). Reporters can’t control what time news happens. Under this court’s reasoning, journalists who pass a closed city park at night and observe police beating or shooting someone couldn’t enter the park to cover it. That can’t be the law.
Trump caught trashing US history to hide his secrets (MeidasTouch). FPF’s Daniel Ellsberg Chair on Government Secrecy, Lauren Harper, warns, “The Trump administration’s goal is to become the sole source of information — even if it’s false.”
The ICE agents disappearing your neighbors would like a little privacy, please (The San Francisco Standard). This is exactly how newspapers should react when the government asks them to carry its water.
Fountain Hills officials punished a paper for coverage they don’t like (Phoenix New Times). “It’s very much unconstitutional for the government to in any way punish the press over its editorial or content decisions,” we said after officials punished reporters they don’t like by removing a press desk.
Trump asks Congress to repeal $9 billion from NPR, PBS and global aid (Washington Post). Taking money away from NPR and PBS hurts Americans who rely on them for news. Doing so because the president and other politicians disagree with their coverage violates the Constitution.
Press freedoms and civil rights under attack; and practicing civic self respect (Project Censored). Harper and FPF Advocacy Director Seth Stern joined Project Censored to discuss press freedom, government secrecy, and the Freedom of Information Act.
Visit the James S. McDonnell Prologue Room
Boeing’s air and space museum, the James S. McDonnell Prologue Room, will be open to the public this summer! From biplanes to space capsules, the Prologue Room displays artifacts and […]
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Food + History Walking Tours of the Central West End
Join a 5th-generation St. Louisan, foodie + storyteller on this leisurely two-mile walk through St. Louis' rollercoaster history while enjoying some of the most delicious nibbles the city has to offer […]
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‘Journalist’ For Right Wing Propaganda Outlet OAN Fired For Accidentally Almost Doing Honest Journalism
We’ve long written about One America News (OAN), the right wing propaganda mill pretending to be cable news journalism. The “news” outlet, originally funded and proposed by AT&T, traffics in no limit of dangerous conspiracy theories and authoritarian fan fiction, ranging from fake election conspiracies to the false claim that COVID was created in a North Carolina […]