Category: First Amendment Celebration

Kay Drey: Whistleblower for an Atomic Age in St. Louis

Commentary Kay Drey is an activist, environmentalist, a whistleblower and an Earth Mother. Who could argue that there is anyone more passionate than Kay Drey about protecting humanity from the dangers of the atomic age? Humanity means mothers, fathers, children – it’s not just a word. She is the premier whistleblower because she has educated…

Anna Crosslin named 2021 GJR/SJR Freedom Fighter

Ask Anna Crosslin, Gateway Journalism Review’s 2021 Freedom Fighter, about   Afghan resettlement, and she paints the “big picture” from decades of public service on immigration resettlement.   The retired leader of the International Institute of St. Louis, St. Louis’ immigrant service and information hub, starts out like this: “One of the things I could look…

McCaskill to talk about switch to commentary during annual GJR First Amendment celebration

The Gateway Journalism Review’s 10th annual First Amendment Celebration will be Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. featuring former Mo. Sen. Claire McCaskill.  Jo Mannies, veteran St. Louis political reporter, will be asking questions about McCaskill’s switch from politics to political commentary for NBC. McCaskill will explain the ins and outs of Senate procedures, such as…