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There are no good guys in the Middle East

1 day 18 hours ago
In the two-things-can-be-true-at-once file: The Gaza protests on university campuses are mostly peaceful. The extreme behavior is largely happening outside of campus walls. Nevertheless, Jewish students on these campuses widely report feeling scared and harassed. I feel a lot of sympathy for university presidents dealing with this, even the ones who have made some unquestionably ...continue reading "There are no good guys in the Middle East"
Kevin Drum

Boil order lifted after water main break in St. Louis South County

1 day 18 hours ago
The boil order has been lifted in St. Louis South County after a water main break on April 25th. The incident forced the early closure of four schools and prompted a precautionary boil water advisory. However, Missouri American Water customers are no longer required to follow this advisory.
Liz Dowell

The Supreme Court has gotten testier over the years

1 day 19 hours ago
Via Kriston Capps, here's an interesting chart from a pair of researchers who have tracked how much Supreme Court justices interrupt each other during hearings: The court has gotten steadily testier over the past couple of decades. In 1997 there was about one interruption per hearing. Today it's up to six. Why? In addition, you ...continue reading "The Supreme Court has gotten testier over the years"
Kevin Drum

Family of injured Hermann officer thanks first responders

1 day 20 hours ago
The family of a Hermann police officer nearly killed in a shooting last year is thanking everyone who helped save his life. Β On Saturday at Hermann High School, the parents of Adam Sullentrup presented handmade quilts to more than 30 first responders who were called on the night of March 12th, 2023.
Liz Dowell