Cori Bush

He was only 14 years old. Amer Rabee was a Palestinian-American teen from New Jersey, on vacation with his family in the West Bank. He and two other teen boys were out picking almonds when the IOF shot them. The IOF alleges they were throwing stones, so they shot Amer 21 times- 6 of those bullets hit him after he was already down on the ground, already dead. Yes, they shot him 6 more times after he was already gone. The other two boys were injured as well in the shooting by the IOF. No parent should have to endure this type of pain, an act of pure evil. Please understand YOUR US tax dollars funded this atrocity. As we learned about Amer’s life, we visited a park built by Amer’s father in his son’s memory, complete with a playground, basketball court, and beautiful murals, as seen in the video. There must be an investigation into his killing and the injury of the other victims.

We received a call about an attack and went to support the family. This is 78-year-old Mustafa, a farmer from Abu Falah in the West Bank. Invaders attacked his property at 1:15 a.m. on Sunday, 9/27. Four of his vehicles, including a tractor, were burned, and the windows of his home were busted out. He and his wife were in danger of being attacked, but the invaders were scared off before Mustafa and his elderly wife were physically harmed. They are American citizens. This attack, like so many others that happen daily in the West Bank, was funded with your US taxpayer dollars. He said more than 150 “settlers” attacked his property. I asked him whether that meant all the invaders in the West Bank had shown up at his home, since Netanyahu claims there are only 150 in total. Mustafa laughed because the number is actually considered to be in the thousands.

Today’s decision was a victory for Missouri voters. The Missouri Supreme Court sided with democracy as Trump works to dismantle it. Thank you Respect Missouri Voters and People Not Politicians along with everyone who supported this effort.

Shame! Yesterday the Missouri Supreme Court heard three cases regarding the recent redistricting maps and processes that the Republican Party has tried to force down the throats of Missourians. Despite organizations like People Not Politicians and Respect MO Voters delivering over 300,000 petition signatures in opposition to Republicans doing Trump’s bidding in the state, the party shamefully persists. Even more shameful were attorneys for the Attorney General’s Office, Secretary of State, and Republican Party arguing before the court with blatant disregard for the Missouri Constitution and insinuating that regardless of how the court rules, they will push forward with using the unlawful gerrymandered maps in November. If you are on the right side, why go to such lengths to impede justice and create chaos?

Jeff City — we’re coming. On Wednesday, September 2, we’re heading to the Missouri Supreme Court to make sure our voices are heard. Missouri voters deserve a say on the Republican-rigged congressional map. Our democracy belongs to the people, and we’re showing up to defend it. The rally runs from 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, and we’re organizing a caravan from St. Louis for anyone who needs a ride. If you need a ride, you MUST sign up in advance to secure your spot: mobilize.us/coribush1 We’ll meet at 6:45 AM and leave promptly at 7:00 AM. Sign up, grab a friend, and join us in Jeff City. We need as many people as possible standing together and making it clear: Missouri voters deserve a voice in our democracy.

Thank you to everyone who came out yesterday to our Community Appreciation Party! We enjoyed music, food, and games together plus a few treats. A special thank you to all who donated to make our Back to School Supplies Giveaway for Teachers a success! We met first year teachers and those with decades of experience. All went home with bags and arms full of supplies. We appreciate your generosity as we focus on being a community of care.

Teachers spend so much of their own time, energy, and money making sure their classrooms are ready for their students. We want to help make that load a little lighter. We’re collecting school supplies specifically for teachers, and we’d love your help filling their classrooms with some of the things they need most. Stop by one of our drop-off times at 11 Paddock Hills Shopping Center in Florissant: Saturday, August 22 from 11 AM–1 PM Monday, August 24 from 11 AM–4 PM Tuesday, August 25 from 11 AM–4 PM Everything helps, whether you bring a few packs of pencils, paper, tissues, markers, snacks, or any of the items on our list. Let’s show up for the teachers who show up for our kids every single day. Grab a few extra supplies while you’re out shopping and drop them by this weekend or early next week.

We’re celebrating our community and you are invited! Join us Wednesday, August 26 from 5–8 PM for an evening of music, refreshments, and fun for a community appreciation party. We’ll be giving away free supplies to our teachers while they last. We know how much our teachers pour into their classrooms and their students, and this is just one small way to say thank you. Come out, bring your family and friends, and spend the evening with us! RSVP at mobilize.us/coribush1 for more information.

Manufactured chaos like this only serves to undermine our democracy. This desperate power grab is another reason why we need to send progressive fighters to the Missouri State House and Senate and break the Republican supermajority that followed Trump’s order to gerrymander our state. missouriindependent.com/2026…

Missouri voters deserve to have our voices heard. Our initiative petition process, the same century-old constitutional freedom that Missourians used to protect our right to an abortion and expand Medicare, must be protected to ensure that everyday people keep our power to organize and decide our future. stltoday.com/news/local/crim…

St. Louis, I love you. Thank you to every volunteer, donor, supporter, neighbor, organizer, and community member who gave your time, energy, resources, and hope to this campaign. None of this would have been possible without you. Our movement has always been about building something that will last: a coalition of everyday people who know that we deserve a government that puts us first. Not the ultra-wealthy. Not powerful lobbies. Not the interests that profit from the status quo. Us. All of us. The fight for a better St. Louis, a better Missouri, and a better country and world continues. We’re just getting started.

I’m so proud to have the support of leaders from across St. Louis and the country as we fight to abolish ICE, build a Medicare for All system, and deliver a Green New Deal. Today, we’ll show organized money that they can’t beat organized people.