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'Militaristic and intimidating': St Louis police criticized as protests stretch on

'Militaristic and intimidating': St Louis police criticized as protests stretch on

The Guardian — As protests over the acquittal of the former St Louis police officer Jason Stockley moved into their fourth night, some observers said the response from law enforcement had grown heavy-handed, and that local and state authorities had learned little from their actions during the Ferguson protests.

The Next Wave of Outrage

The Next Wave of Outrage

CityLab — As St. Louis streets are roiled by another set of protests, this article examines whether the Ferguson protests created lasting political change, as the local progressive movement deals with dissension and infighting.

Missouri senate passes controversial religion bill after 39-hour filibuster

Missouri senate passes controversial religion bill after 39-hour filibuster

The Guardian — Democrats assailed the amendment as hate masquerading as religious tolerance. Republicans took turns donning a "Beetlejuice"-style jacket on the senate floor. And both sides were invited to a midnight cupcake party. But after more than 39 hours, the longest filibuster in recent Missouri history over a religious liberty bill came to an end on Wednesday morning.

St Louis police investigate 'disturbing' church fires after seventh incident

St Louis police investigate 'disturbing' church fires after seventh incident

The Guardian — Law enforcement officials are still investigating a spate of "very disturbing" church fires in north St Louis, as a seventh church was targeted early on Thursday. The seventh church, Shrine of St Joseph, was set afire around 1.35am at the exterior door of the rectory, police said.

Cloud over Michael Brown inquiry as attorney general arrives in Ferguson

Cloud over Michael Brown inquiry as attorney general arrives in Ferguson

The Guardian — The investigation into the killing by a police officer of an unarmed Missouri teenager has been thrown into uncertainty with a tussle between the state governor and the local prosector, hours before a grand jury was due to begin hearing evidence and on the eve of a visit on Wednesday by US attorney general Eric Holder.

2ndWave Software Seeks Investments

2ndWave Software Seeks Investments

Forbes — By Chris Campbell Chris Heim and Dan Mayleben took acquisition capital from General Catalyst in October and are hunting for companies to buy in the $10 million to $50 million range. The two men head 2ndWave Software, an investment vehicle based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. They're setting their sights on small technology [...]

Ferguson residents debate acceptance of plan to reform police and justice

Ferguson residents debate acceptance of plan to reform police and justice

The Guardian — A sweeping proposed agreement to reform the law enforcement system in Ferguson, Missouri, is eliciting passionate feedback from residents, who have the opportunity to submit comments on the deal this month.

St Louis area braces for protests after police shoot black teen dead

St Louis area braces for protests after police shoot black teen dead

The Guardian — Authorities in Missouri are braced for a weekend of reinvigorated protests around the city of Ferguson over the killing of Michael Brown, after another black 18-year-old was shot dead by a police officer in nearby St Louis.