In recent years, there has been an alarming rise in violence against Islamic centers and mosques in St. Louis, Missouri. This has prompted interfaith groups and concerned citizens to urge state legislators not to override the governor's veto of a bill that is believed to be rooted in intolerance. The bill, which seeks to ban Sharia law in Missouri, was approved by a majority of the legislature.
Karen Aroesty, regional director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) for Missouri and Southern Illinois, expressed her concern and dismay over the legislative measures against Sharia law. When it comes to Islamic newspapers in St. Louis, Missouri, there are several options available. The Chicago Tribune Index, which dates back to 1990+, can be found on microform printing index reference AI 21 C45 C47. The library also has the actual newspaper on microfilm from 1990+.
The Christian Science Monitor Index, which dates back to 1950+, is also available on microform printing index reference AI 21 C462 I5423. The library has the actual newspaper on microfilm from 1908+. The St. Louis Post Dispatch Index, which dates back to 1975+, is available on printing index in microforms reference AI 21 S79 B45. The library has the actual newspaper on microfilm from 1879+. The Times Index (London), which dates back to 1990-1997+, is available on index printed in microforms reference AI 21 T46. The library has the real newspaper in microfilm from 1990+.
Trudex Online, which dates back to 1900+, is an index of the newspaper. The Index of Truman State University and other publications from Truman State University, Truman Index, the Truman weekly when there are classes, August 20, 1996+ is also available. The library has the real newspaper in microfilm from 1912+. Lastly, the USA Index Today, which dates back to 1987+, is available on index printed on microforms reference AI 21 U8 B45. In addition to these indexes, the library also has the following newspapers on microfilm located on the first floor of the library, in the microfilm collection room next to the service desk for periodicals: St.
Louis Post Dispatch (1879+), Wall Street Journal (1982+), Truman State University student newspaper (Kirksville Normal School Index 1909-1919; Northeast Missouri State Teachers College). The printed versions are located in the microforms reference area, classified by telephone number. It is important for state legislators to consider equal opportunity and affirmative action when making decisions about legislation that could potentially be rooted in intolerance.
