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Before Advocating To Repeal Section 230, It Helps To First Understand How It Works

1 month 4 weeks ago
Brian Reed’s “Question Everything” podcast built its reputation on careful journalism that explores moral complexity within the journalism field. It’s one of my favorite podcasts. Which makes his latest pivot so infuriating: Reed has announced he’s now advocating to repeal Section 230—while demonstrating he fundamentally misunderstands what the law does, how it works, and what […]
Mike Masnick

Hayner Library Hosts Anne Williams in Poe Recitation Night

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ALTON - Hayner Library Presents Poe and Irving – An Evening of Recitations with Anne Williams Historic Interpreter and Performer to Delight Audiences with Haunted Tales in Time for Halloween With the lights turned down and the Gothic-style architecture of the Genealogy & Local History Library adding to the ambiance, patrons are in for an atmospheric treat as Anne Williams, historic interpreter and performer, will recite dramatically, from memory, several works by the author Edgar Allan Poe. Williams will also recite as well as an excerpt from another October favorite, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, by Washington Irving. Poe’s stories will include The Tell-Tale Heart, The Black Cat, The Raven, and others. Anne has shared the authors’ stories and poems with audiences at historic sites in New York, Philadelphia, Richmond, and regionally in Missouri and Illinois. She has worked with the National Park Service, St. Louis Public Radio, and many historic sites on various

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Duckworth Calls for Investigation into Federal Agents' Excessive Use of Force in Chicago

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) called for an independent investigation into the outrageous use of force by federal agents involved in “Operation Midway Blitz” in Chicago. In a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Inspector General and (OIG) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) OIG, Duckworth requests the offices establish a joint task force for investigation after Trump’s agents repeatedly deployed tear gas, pepper balls and flash-bang grenades against peaceful protestors, made unnecessarily violent arrests—including zip tying children and separating them from their parents—wrongfully detained U.S. citizens and even used deadly force during a traffic stop. “The people of Chicago, and the United States, deserve transparency and accountability when Federal officers operate in their neighborhoods,” Duckworth said. “Given the heightened public concern in Chicago and the troubling trend—cited

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Durbin, Schumer, Reed, Coons, Duckworth, Lead Senators In Requesting DOD Inspector Into Domestic Deployment Of Military

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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee; U.S. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY); U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee; U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense; and combat Veteran U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) led 22 Senators in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Defense Acting Inspector General (DOD IG) Steven Stebbins to call for an inquiry into the recent domestic deployments of active-duty and National Guard troops to Chicago; Los Angeles; Washington, D.C.; Portland; and Memphis. In the letter, the Senators underscore the illegality of the domestic troop deployments, which undermines military readiness and politicizes the nation’s military. “We write to express our concern about the deployment of U.S. troops to American cities, including in Los Angeles;

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Mick Fleetwood and Jerry Cantrell added to 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony

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<figure><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/syndication.abcaudio.com/files/2025-10-20/M_RockHallLogo2025_042525_0%20%281%29.jpg" alt=""><figcaption>Courtesy Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame</figcaption></figure><p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>Fleetwood Mac</strong>'s <strong>Mick Fleetwood</strong> and <strong>Alice In Chains</strong>’ <strong>Jerry Cantrell</strong> have been added to the 2025 Rock &amp; Roll Hall…

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U2’s Adam Clayton auctioning off bass guitars from his personal collection

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<figure><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/syndication.abcaudio.com/files/2025-10-20/M_AdamClaytonJuliensAuction_102025.jpg" alt=""><figcaption>Artwork for Adam Clayton Juliens' auction/(courtesy of Julien's Auctions)</figcaption></figure><p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>U2</strong> bassist <strong>Adam Clayton</strong>&nbsp;is&nbsp;auctioning off 18 bass guitars, which are currently part of&nbsp;an&nbsp;exhibition that just opened in Ireland.</span></p><p…

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Healthcare Decisions Belong Inside Your Financial Plan

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Too often, Medicare enrollment and long-term care (LTC) coverage are treated like one-off insurance purchases. In reality, these choices carry long-term financial consequences and should be driven via a thoughtfully constructed retirement income plan in advance of purchase decisions. The retirement income plan provides clarity, leading to better confidence in your decision process. At Genesis Wealth Management Group , Bill Kinkel coordinates healthcare and financial planning with your income strategy, tax planning, and retirement goals so your plan protects both your health and your wealth. Common pitfalls to avoid: Assuming Medicare covers everything. It does not pay for most long-term care or custodial care needs. Delaying LTC planning. Waiting can lead to higher premiums, limited options, or ineligibility due to health changes. Treating healthcare as a line item instead of a strategy. Uncoordinated withdrawals can raise your Medicare premiums and increase taxes.

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GoFundMe Established for Family of Worker Killed Near Kingshighway and Lindell Construction Site

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A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support the family of Joe Mahoney, the construction worker who was struck by a vehicle and fatally injured last week near the site of the new apartment tower under construction at the corner of Kingshighway and Lindell in St. Louis’ Central West End. Mahoney, 36, was assisting with […]

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Tom Finan