P A L L I D P L A C E B O
Written by Gabriel Shapiro
Graphics by David Higgins
Is total mediation your goal?
Our environment
Scientists, $12 billion in lawsuit awards say Roundup is unsafe
By Daniel ‘digger’ Romano
Illustrations by Sandra Ure Griffin
It’s all around us — and even in us. Despite worrisome evidence, makers still say it is safe to use.
Turtles, serpents, kids – and a bug
Cartoon, photo and essay by Micah Liesenfeld
Talking stones at the sculpture playground.
Against the Modern
Written by Dr. Brian Frederking
Artwork by Philip Slein
The Trump administration eschews a win-win world.
Oh, Bu#@%er Bi&#uits!
Comic & Text By Micah Liesenfeld
A place you will probably never go.
Distraught over ‘King’ Trump’s coup?
By Oliver James / Art by D. Higgins
Longtime Missouri activist tells us how to stymie his agenda.
Where have all the buskers gone?
Photos by John Montre
Buskers also get cold.
Spelunking the City
By Chris Naffziger
Photos by Jason Gray
Two intrepid St. Louisans wander our oldest sewer.
ACME Pocket Toilet
Written by Max Waterman
Illustrations by Charles “Edward” Hunt
Local homeless man details the difficulty of fulfilling basic needs — and his solutions for doing so.
KDHX veteran explains turmoil at STL radio station
By Steve Pick
To many St. Louisans, KDHX has been a vital part of what defines our city. Upheaval at the station has caused many longtime listeners to stop listening.
Trains, Planes, Automobiles . . . or Buses?
Written by Eddi Bellando
Photographs by Tamara Lee
Traveling via U.S. trains isn’t always best for the environment. Using the proper fuels to electrify our rail system would make a huge difference.