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My co-worker wrote a memoir about dogs that helped me grieve

1 year 8 months ago
STLPR politics editor Fred Ehrlich, in 2022, wrote a memoir about his life with dogs. A few weeks ago, he gifted that book to producer Aaron Doerr, who was grieving the loss of his dog, Tallis. In this episode of “St Louis on the Air,” we talk about the close bonds we have with our pets and the healing that comes with saying goodbye.

Justin Trudeau Rightly Points Out That Internet Porn Licenses Are A Dumb Fucking Idea; But He Still Supports Internet Censorship Bill

1 year 8 months ago
With the UK moving forward with its plans for an online “porn license” for anyone to view adult content online, and with various state legislatures pushing to effectively require the same in the US, this dumb and counterproductive idea is proving quite popular among the political class. Thankfully, not in Canada. Canadian Prime Minister Justin […]
Mike Masnick

“Company” playing the Fabulous Fox Theater until March 10

1 year 8 months ago

“Company” Makes Us Realize the Importance of Relationships by Pat Lindsey     “Company” stole the hearts of the Broadway critics after its latest revival. It was rewarded with five Tony awards in 2022 and given superlatives such as, “sophisticated, silly, intimate, and funny as hell.” That love affair was magnified by the music and lyrics […]

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McConnell will step down as the Senate Republican leader in November after a record run in the job

1 year 8 months ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost two decades, will step down from that position in November. McConnell, who turned 82 last week, announced his decision Wednesday in the well of the Senate, the chamber [...]
MICHAEL TACKETT, Associated Press

Lunchtime Photo

1 year 8 months ago
This is an iris alstroemeria in our front yard, taken at dusk with fill flash. I don't especially like the look, but it's still interesting occasionally to see the difference between artificial and natural lighting.
Kevin Drum

100s of St. Louis Musicians Sign Letter Critical of KDHX Leadership

1 year 8 months ago
KDHX (88.1 FM) leadership has been bending over backwards of late to try to spin the turmoil that has engulfed the station for the last 12 months into a positive, with Executive Director Kelly Wells claiming in a statement earlier this month that the station is "seeing so much enthusiasm with our new direction" while Board President Gary Pierson noted that they are "so pleased to see these positive results." Meanwhile, a letter calling for new leadership signed by hundreds of St. Louis musicians started making the rounds last night. Written by Brian Andrew Marek (the Vertigo Swirl, Rubberstamp Records), Jorge A Valcárcel (Boxcar), singer-songwriter Sheila Shahpari and blues bassist Tecora Morgan, the letter has collected some 370 signatures (and counting) from fellow musicians from across all genres of the St. Louis scene in less than 24 hours.
Daniel Hill

Illinois Named the #1 Leader for Workforce Development

1 year 8 months ago

This article originally ran on Illinois Business Journal on February 11, 2024. For the second consecutive year, Illinois has been named the number one leader for workforce development in the Midwest region. The top ranking highlights the State of Illinois’ commitment to expanding access to innovative workforce programs and making critical investments through legislation and programming to reduce barriers to […]

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Jasmine Thomas