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We are ten times richer than we were during Donald Trump’s favorite era

1 year 4 months ago
Donald Trump keeps prattling about how the Gilded Age from 1870 through 1913 was the richest era in US history. Why? Tariffs. Nobody with a room temperature IQ should buy this obvious foolishness, but just in case you need evidence, here it is: The most prosperous era in American history is . . . right ...continue reading "We are ten times richer than we were during Donald Trump’s favorite era"
Kevin Drum

Health update

1 year 4 months ago
There's not a lot to report. My oxygenation continues to be good and my colon virus appears to be gone. I'm eating more, which makes my doctor very happy. Marian even brought me a Sausage McMuffin from McDonald's this morning, along with some lovely orange juice. But—who cares? My breathing is still so shallow I ...continue reading "Health update"
Kevin Drum

Fitzgerald, David Richard

1 year 4 months ago
was born in St Louis June 15, 1935, and passed into life everlasting on February 8, 2025. He was the only child of David R. and Alma Ida (Lipps). Beloved husband of Patricia E. (Dougherty) Fitzgerald for 67 years. Father…

Stutz, Diana "Tootie" R.

1 year 4 months ago
Funeral Friday, February. 28, 10:15 am from Kutis Affton Chapel to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque for 11:00 am Mass. Interment JB National Cemetery Visitation Thursday 4:00-8:00 pm. www.kutisfuneralhome.com

Cooper, Robert "Bob" Arthur

1 year 4 months ago
Visitation Monday, February 24, 9:00 a.m. until Funeral Service 12:00 NOON at KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois Rd. Interment Walnut Hill Cemetery (Belleville, IL). www.kutisfuneralhomes.com for more information.

Mooney, Francis "Frank"

1 year 4 months ago
Mooney, Francis “Frank” James, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Friday, February 14, 2025. Beloved husband and best friend of Kathleen “Kathy” A. Mooney (nee Garozzo) for 49 years; loving father of Frankie Mooney, Margaret (John) Mahfood…

O'Neil, Jerome H. "Jerry" Sr.

1 year 4 months ago
Jerome “Jerry” Hilary O’Neil, Sr. of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025, at St. Agnes Home in Kirkwood, Missouri. He was 94.

Ransdell, Mary Jo

1 year 4 months ago
On Feb.11, 2025. Wife of the late Randy Ransdell, whom she loved well and with all her heart; dear mother of Matthew Bruce, mother-in-law of Rayetta Bruce; grandmother of Racheal. Private service. Please leave condolences at www.calcaterrafuneral.com

Ressler, Evelyn Emma (nee Braun)

1 year 4 months ago
Ressler, Evelyn Emma (nee Braun), age 90 years, departed this life on February 15. Evelyn joins Richard (Dick) Ressler in eternal rest, her husband for 66 years. Evelyn was born in St. Louis, Missouri, the oldest of three children of…

Zavaglia, Gregory

1 year 4 months ago
Zavaglia, Gregory J., 86, of St. Louis, Missouri, died peacefully at home in the presence of his family on Thursday, February 13, 2025.