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The Crime Wave That Republicans Defend

3 years 2 months ago
Corporate theft and fraud is not only tolerated by the GOP, it’s shielded. Yet Democrats rarely use this to attack Republican messaging on crime.
David Dayen

Clash of the Titans in Maine

3 years 2 months ago
Janet Mills and Paul LePage are no strangers to political acrimony in a race that is as much about inflation as it is abortion.
Gabrielle Gurley

Harry Houdini in St. Louis

3 years 2 months ago
Mention “Erich Weiss,” to a random St. Louisan, and you’re likely to get a shrug. But use Erich Weiss’s more famous adopted name—Harry Houdini—and you’ll get a different reaction. The most famous magician in history, Harry Houdini’s image remains instantly recognizable today. His name is used to describe any object that has disappeared (“My car …
Brittany Krewson

Maplewood History: Happy Halloween

3 years 2 months ago
In my neighborhood, the Shields subdivision in south Maplewood, a couple of 12 foot tall skeletons have been up for quite awhile now.  They preceded the yard inflatables.  Not sure why. They seem to be the cutting edge in Halloween decorations this year.  Perhaps the owners just want them to get maximum air time? Thanksgiving […]
Doug Houser