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Abortion ban advances in Missouri Senate after GOP critic leaves committee over exceptions

1 year 3 months ago
A proposed constitutional amendment reinstating Missouri’s abortion ban cleared a Senate committee Wednesday after a GOP lawmaker who opposes the inclusion of rape and incest exceptions asked to be removed from the panel to avoid sinking the bill’s chances. Sponsored by state Sen. Adam Schnelting, a Republican from St Charles, the proposed amendment would ban abortion but allow exceptions up to 12 weeks gestation for survivors of rape and incest who first reported the assault to police. Last…
Anna Spoerre and Jason Hancock

Incoming CBS Boss Jeff Shell Pressuring Underlings To Settle With Trump, Trample Journalistic Freedom, And Kiss Authoritarian Ass

1 year 3 months ago
Last October, Donald Trump sued CBS claiming (falsely) that a “60 Minutes” interview of Kamala Harris had been “deceitfully edited” to her benefit (they simply shortened some of her answers for brevity, as news outlets often do). As Mike explored, the lawsuit tramples the First Amendment and editorial discretion. At the same time, Trump FCC boss Brendan Carr […]
Karl Bode

Landlord: Feds can't cancel St. Louis office lease

1 year 3 months ago
The landlord for a federal office in Richmond Heights slated for closure by the Department of Government Efficiency said canceling the lease would be against the law. It's one of several buildings facing sudden lease cancellations across the nation that legal experts say aren't allowed under lease terms.
Gloria Lloyd

Bobby Wright Named Principal Of Collinsville High School Beginning In 2025-26 School Year

1 year 3 months ago
COLLINSVILLE – Collinsville Community Unit School District #10 announced Bobby Wright has been named principal of Collinsville High School beginning in the 2025-26 school year. Mr. Wright is currently an assistant principal at CHS. The 2025-26 school year will be his 14th in Collinsville CUSD 10. He served as CHS band director for nine years before becoming an assistant principal four years ago. Wright holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a master’s degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. He is currently completing a superintendent certification and doctorate at SIUE. He will succeed current principal, Dr. Daniel Toberman, who will leave Collinsville High School at the end of the 2024-25 school year. “Mr. Wright is a hardworking and organized educator who values clear communication, structure and constant improvement. His energy will foster a positive, student-focused environment that

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Support the Girls-SIUE Hosts "Let's Talk About MENsTruAL Health" Event This March

1 year 3 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Support the Girls-SIUE is proud to announce its upcoming “Let’s Talk About MENsTruAL Health” event in honor of Women’s History Month. This event will raise awareness of menstrual health and mental wellness, featuring Sarah Pringle, a certified midwife, as the guest speaker. Pringle will discuss the importance of menstrual and mental health in a safe and supportive environment. Since 2015, I Support the Girls has collected and distributed bras, underwear, and menstrual hygiene products to women and girls in need through its global network of affiliates. The SIUE chapter partners with Support the Girls of Edwardsville to fundraise and collect donations of new or gently used bras, new socks, new underwear, and menstrual hygiene products. These donations are distributed to women and girls in need within the community. I Support the Girls-SIUE’s success relies on the support and generosity of the local community. Through this effort, the organization

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