Welcome
Welcome to the 3rd Edition of the St. Louis Young Democrats newsletter, where you'll find information about the City, State, and Federal government and other relevant news. In this edition you'll read about the charges dropped against Janis Mensah through the work of ArchCity Defenders, union members rejecting Boeing's new labor contract, and the U.S. Olympics banning transgender women from participating in women's sports.
Join us at our upcoming Networking Night, Thursday, August 7th at Wine Down Cafe starting at 7pm. Food and drinks available (limited drink tickets for individuals 21+). RSVP here
Sincerely,
STLYD Executive Board
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Janis Mensah seen in front of St. Louis City hall, after being acquitted at trial following two years of the City seeking charges against Mensah.
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It's been two years since Janis Mensah, the former Vice Chair of the city's Detention Oversight Board, was accused of trespassing and resisting arrest from entering the jail to look into the death of Terrance Smith. Two officers brutally forced Janis down from not leaving the detention center when it closed.
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Arch City Defenders took on Janis' case and stated the City criminalized their client when Janis was doing their job to oversee the operations of the city jail from a transparent and accountable lens. Still no action has happened from the City to prevent people from suffering and dying in jail.
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Photo Credit to Virginia Harold (Instagram: @Virginia_harold)
Cox Antwi Wins 8th Ward
Congratulations to Alderwoman Jami Cox Antwi! In a recent special election (July 1st) Jami Cox Antwi won the 8th Ward Aldermanic seat. This position was left vacant after Mayor Spencer won her election earlier this year.
Ald. Cox Antwi was the Young Dems endorsed candidate in the raise, and earned approx. 55% of the vote (full election results here).
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Show Me News
Stories and news from around the state.
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Union Members Reject Boeing's Offer
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Union members are rejecting a four-year labor agreement with Boeing.
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Boeing introduced a four-year labor agreement that IAM (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace workers) members do not agree with. The Union Members have stated that they will strike for a fair contract starting at midnight on Monday, August 4th. This strike will be up to 3,200 union members who are pushing back against corporate greed and standing their ground on having a contract that defines the skills they bring in and the futures they can create for themselves and their families.
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U.S. Olympics bans transgender women from participating in women's sports
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Back in February, the Trump Administration signed an executive order called, "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports". Following that order, the U.S. Olympics and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) have stated they now have to comply with this new regulation. The new president of the International Olympic Committee, Kristy Coventry, has stated she will be creating a workgroup to continue to allow transgender women in sports.
Continue reading...
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Networking Night -
Join us at Wine Down Cafe, on Thursday, August 7th starting at 7pm. Come see your friends or make some new connections while supporting a Black owned business during National Black Business month.
Food and limited drink tickets will be available.
Let us know if you'll join us!
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Tower Grove Pride 2025
It's coming up fast! Join us in September as we speak with attendees about join our organization, and the importance of civic engagement.
Any volunteers who sign up for a two-hour shift will receive a free St. Louis Young Dems t-shirt. Don't wait, sign up now!
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