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A ‘Wicked’ reckoning in Missouri progressive politics

7 months 2 weeks ago
Like so many Americans right now (at least those who appreciate a beautifully crafted movie musical), we remain obsessed with “Wicked.”  As elder millennials whose day jobs require challenging patriarchal norms around reproductive health, we were excited to see a Hollywood reframe on feminine heroism and the internalized misogyny we grew up on, especially through […]
Bonyen Lee-Gilmore, Erika A. Christensen

Warmer, breezy week ahead, Rain arrives Thursday

7 months 2 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - Our warming trend really settles in for this week. High temperatures will be around ten degrees above average all week so the snow piles will continue to melt. After a cold start Monday, temperatures will climb to near 50 F with sunshine and breezy conditions. Despite the meltoff, dry air and breezy [...]
Angela Hutti

We Found the $2 Trillion

7 months 2 weeks ago
Elon Musk wants to cut government spending. But the waste in the system goes to elites like him. Here’s a better way to bring down deficits.
David Dayen

Preparing for the Worst

7 months 2 weeks ago
From the church to the schoolyard to the legislature, Americans are making plans to protect themselves and their loved ones from deportation.
Emma Janssen

Mizzou Remains Unbeaten at Home

7 months 2 weeks ago

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Tamar Bates scored 26 points, Caleb Grill added 22 and No. 22 Missouri extended No. 16 Mississippi’s losing streak to three games with an 83-75 win over the Rebels on Saturday night. Anthony Robinson II added seven points and seven rebounds for the Tigers (16-4, 5-2 Southeastern Conference), who improved to…

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Brendan Wiese

Colombia rescinds its middle finger to Trump

7 months 2 weeks ago
After blasting out that impressive bit of anti-Trump invective this afternoon, Colombian president Gustavo Petro has apparently backed down. Easy come, easy go. I have no idea why, aside from the obvious: his advisors persuaded him he was risking economic ruin over nothing much. Who cares if deportees are returned on civilian or military jets? ...continue reading "Colombia rescinds its middle finger to Trump"
Kevin Drum