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Missouri Senate GOP factions on display during debate over defunding Planned Parenthood

1 year 7 months ago

A state Senate hearing on a medical provider tax devolved Wednesday into a fight over the political tactics of Missouri Right to Life, with a Democrat dropping an obscenity and Republicans slamming the group for injecting its anti-abortion politics into unrelated issues. Only one member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Republican Sen. Denny Hoskins of […]

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Rudi Keller

OSF St. Anthony's Introduces New Support Groups

1 year 7 months ago
ALTON - From grief to anger management, OSF St. Anthony’s has several new support groups available for community members no matter what issues they are facing. Staci M. Knox, LCSW, is the Manager of Psychological Services at OSF. She explained that support groups can be especially beneficial for people when combined with individual therapy. These groups allow people to discuss issues, role-play new behaviors and share what worked for them. “We all are social beings, and we all really benefit from being in an environment where you feel safe and you feel supported,” Knox said. “A therapeutic educational group led by a mental health professional is a perfect place to have these skills introduced — whether we’re talking about conflict resolution or skills for anxiety and depression and bullying — to have these skills introduced for specific conditions and then practice. Or perhaps there might be someone in the group that has had an experience

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Lunchtime Photo

1 year 7 months ago
This is the dome above the main altar at the Church of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine in Paris. Whenever I see it in thumbnail mode it reminds me less of Jesus and more of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Now that I've finally posted it, however, I'll never see it in thumbnail mode again.
Kevin Drum

Explore This Weekend's Upcoming Events

1 year 7 months ago
From engaging theatre performances to cozy reading retreats and lively music shows, this weekend is bursting with diverse activities suitable for all tastes and ages. Be sure to check out www.riverbender.com/events/ for the complete list of events in the region! Alton Little Theater and Michael Madden are excited to bring to you THE ACTOR’S STUDIO SERIES: Red Jasper , a compelling drama that tackles the sensitive theme of living with Cancer. This unique and heartfelt play will be showing from January 18-21st, offering a raw look into the struggles and courage of those affected. Don't miss this powerful theatrical experience that promises to enlighten and move audiences. The Actor's Studio Series will run through the end of the month with "An Elephant's Graveyard" January 26th -28th. Join us at the Genealogy & Local History Library as we explore the rich tapestry of African American history in the Riverbend area. Reimagining Places of the Past: Historic Preservation Lecture

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Staunton Country Club to Show Murder Mystery Play

1 year 7 months ago
STAUNTON - The Staunton Country Club will host a murder mystery show on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. “Bullets in the Bathtub,” presented by Randy Manning and Jest Mysteries, is a 1920s-themed murder mystery play. The show starts at 6:30 p.m., and the club will serve appetizers in between acts. Tom Allan, the club’s president, said the club has hosted a few shows by Randy Manning and Jest Mysteries, and he hopes this weekend’s play will be just as fun. “We’ve been looking for different, unique events that bring people out, get them to see the country club. We said, ‘Well, this will be a great time,’” Allan said. “In wintertime, there’s not a whole lot going on out there, so we’re going to try it and see. I know it’s a lot of fun. It’s a comedy. It was fun last time, so it should be very good.” Located at 3283 South Country Club Lane in Staunton, the Staunton Country Club is a private club

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My Comments To Attorney General Rob Bonta Regarding Common Sense Media’s Dangerous ‘Protect The Kids’ Ballot Initiative

1 year 7 months ago
Last week I noted that the improperly named Common Sense Media had submitted a very problematic and dangerous California ballot initiative that aims to hold social media companies liable should any harm that happens to any child be loosely connected to social media. As we noted, the research out there does not support the underlying […]
Mike Masnick